1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 77 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (44% of complaints); the 1994 and 1997 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Vehicle would not start due to a defective battery. The battery was replaced. Three days later, vehicle would not start again. This time, the alternator was replaced. However, problem recurred. *ak *mr”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2004
“While driving at any speed and when turning corners power steering failed, and consumer had to struggle to steer the vehicle. After the turn was made, a few seconds later, power steering resumed. *ak *jb”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2003
“Consumer states while driving 70 mph, the driver's side tire experienced a blow which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over multiple times as it traveled down a steep rock and shrub covered embankment. The vehicle then collided with a large boulder where it came to rest on its roof. (arthur blankeman on behalf of the driver terry geller) ( tire make/model, spectrum starfire, size 215/65 r16) also the air bags did not deploy.*jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2003
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“Intake manifold gasket failed causing coolant to leak into the engine compartment. This ruined the engine and needed replacing. It was 3.1l gm motor in a 1995 oldsmobile cutlass supreme gl si. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2003
“Vehicle had four batteries and two alternators replacerd within three years at a repairs shop. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2002
“NHTSA recall 00-v-171-000/ manufacturer's recall 00058: recall has not been serviced on vehicle due to parts not available. Consumer was waiting since march 2002.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2002
“Consumer states while traveling at 40 mph the passenger side and drivers side airbag deployed. Consumer lost control and hit a concrete barrier. Vehicle was totaled. Nlm consumer states that the air bag light had illuminated that day. *slc”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2002
“Consumer is trying to have vehicle repaired under recall 00v171000 regarding airbag deployment. Dealer refused to cooperate in examining vehicle. No parts available, could not schedule appointment. Please provide any additional information.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2001
“Consumer received recall regarding air bag module on feb 22 2001, the repairs have not been done due to no parts and then wrong parts, it is now june and consumer still has not received repairs. *slc”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2001
“Consumer received recall letter 00v171000 in dec 2000. After numerous calls to dealer and manufacturer he was told parts were not available yet. On bebruary 15, 2001 consumer's son had an accident. Airbags deployed, stunned the driver, and caused vehicle to veer off the road and hit a tree. There were no brake marks on pavement. Driver was killed instantly, passenger died 2 days later. Reported by sandy clutter. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 12 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CORROSION OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR'S INTERNAL WIRING, WHICH CAN OCCUR OVER TIME, COULD CAUSE THE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG. THIS DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR DURING VEHICLE START-UP, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR IDLING, OR WHILE IN OPERATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INFLATORS ON THESE AIR BAGS.
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Is the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme reliable?
NHTSA has 77 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. The most complained-about area is air bags (44% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 103,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal. 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.