1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 38 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (32% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Consumer noticed that fire was coming from the side of the trunk. Fire department was notified, and it was determined that the antenna wires caused the fire.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2004
“I have a 1990 oldsmoble cutlass supreme. A recall #00065 for gm was done on my car and only the front cradle bolts and retainers were done. But upon reviewing NHTSA's recall #00v189000 the front and rear should have been done. Since the refusal from gm the rear bolts have come down and my engine is leaning back. I have talked to the dealer twice and the manufacture gm 3 times and they both say that they only have to do the front cradle bolts for their recall and not the rear. I also have my original receipt that says only 2 bolts and retainers were bought and installed. *nm”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2004
“Consumer called complaining about rear carriage bolts problem. Stated frame came down on the car, causing engine to fall out of the vehicle.manufacturer and a dealer wee contacted, and stated that was not a problem, and that they have not heard of the problem before.*ak”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2003
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“Engine fell out of vehicle. Mr (note: exec sec controlled a correspondence regarding mr. Grant's vehicle - see odi reference no. 10012283, ccmmercury no. Es03-001972). The replaced the front frame /cradle bolts under recall, however on dec 12, 2002 the rear frame/ cradle bolts and retainer separated. *jb”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2002
“Ltr fm bryan grant (nj) *mr. The consumer received a recall notice regarding the replacement of the front and rear frame cradle bolts, the dealer only replaced the front frame cradle bolts and retainers, however months later the engine had fallen from the vehicle, which left the vehicle with no steering capability and subsequently the vehicle had to be towed, the consumer was informed the rear frame cradle bolts had separated, which was suppose to have been replaced during the initial recall. *jb *cb *jb”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2002
“NHTSA recall 00 v 189 000/manufacturer's recall 00061/65 concerning engine cradle bolt: while being serviced for an oil change, technician informed of a severe corrosion around retainer bolts. Dealer and manufacturer were notified, they informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. *ak *yh”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2002
“Brake club was attached to brakes and consumer started vehicle, and vehicle speeded up/ hit three, and vehicle stopped on impact. Dealership was aware of problem product company was a lawman armor corporation. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2001
“While driving about any speed could step on the brakes pedal, then when let go, caliper will not release like it suppose to. Instead, it will stay closed, and hold rotors, making noise. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2001
“Rear disc brakes keep rusting up and failing. Vehicle ends up using front brakes, causing premature failure of the front brakes. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2000
“After receiving a recall notice from manufacturer took vehicle to dealer for cradle bolts replacements. But, at time of replacement consumer found out that cradle was rustated. *ak the front sub frame failed. *yh”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WHERE ROAD SALT USE IS HEAVY. A CONDITION WHERE ONE OR BOTH FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS CAN PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINERS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
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Is the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme reliable?
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. The most complained-about area is structure (32% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 95,375 miles or less.
Does the 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. 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.