1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 6 owner complaints on record; most reports concern visibility.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“As soon as consumer went to turn igintion, great amount of smoke started coming from engine. Within seconds vehicle was totally engulfed by flames. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 1999
“The female part on the drivers side seat belt is broken. The seat belt will not buckle. The dealer is not aware of the problem. Please provide any further details. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 1999
“Dashboard reflects in the windshield when driving, the dealer has not been contacted, and the problem still exists. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 1998
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“Auto-tran: engine accelerated while parked and shifting from 1st to park; lurched forward; hit 2 parked vehicles; 2nd occurence. Hit garage wall, 1st occurence.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 1995
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE.
Remedy: INSTALL NEW SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1991 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser reliable?
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. The most complained-about area is visibility.
Does the 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.