1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 80 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is tires (20% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile cutlass. The contact stated that while attempting to start the engine, the vehicle would not start and a burning odor was present inside the vehicle. The driver then noticed smoke emitting from the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty. The manufacturer was notified of the defect but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 170,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile cutlass. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the anti-theft warning light was illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The dealer was notified and instructed the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure and current mileage was 69,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2012
“The left front coil spring broke blowing out the tire. This happened without warning, and it was a good thing I was only going around 25 mph and on a side street. If this had happened on a main road there very well may have been a major accident with injuries to myself, my passengers, and others on the road. I am not sure as to how many recent reports there have been made on this issue but I see there were several reports of springs breaking on 1999 chevy malibu's in the past. And I feel this is an uncalled for safety defect. While my car is a 1999 oldsmobile cutlass it's an exact twin to the chevy malibu. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2010
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“While driving down a paved county road, and without hitting anything or any accident, both driver and passenger airbag inadvertently deployed on my 1999 oldsmobile cutlass. There was a driver and passenger in both front seats. We were banged up some, but didn't feel there as anything worth going to dr's. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2009
“I have 99 oldsmobile cutlass which only issue I ever had is faulty anti theft system like so many people with gmc or oldsmobile or chevy anything with antitheft system use right key and the light comes on you have to wait 10-15 min then it starts how can a company not ever have recall I can understand if it was few cars but year after year all types of there cars have issues with anti theft if you cant fix your own problem get out of car making business I wonder if there been a lawsuit ever file cause I think there should be something for us people. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile cutlass. The contact stated that the horn failed. The dealer stated that the repair would cost $800 because the horn and air bag assembly were connected. The vehicle was repaired, but the manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 54,000 and current mileage was 68,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2008
“Car wont start anti theft (dtc) is on wont disengage nothing was changed or done to the car light flashed a couple of times intermittently. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile cutlass. The contact stated that the paint was chipping on the vehicle down to the metal. The chipping was present on all surfaces of the vehicle, especially the hood. A mechanic stated that the clear coat was rubbing off and the failure was a widespread issue. The manufacturer has not been notified. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 59,000 and failure mileage was approximately 51,000.”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2007
“1999 oldsmobile cutlass turn signal and hazard light defective. (NHTSA recall number 03v327 & NHTSA action number rq04005.) gm will not honor this recall for my vehicle because they said my vehicle has a "branded" title. *nm”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2007
“Dt: the contact stated while driving home from work the contact's husband fell asleep at the wheel. There was no collision with another vehicle. However, this vehicle hit a sign and a brick wall. It was a frontal impact, and the air bags did not deploy. Injuries were sustained. Seat belts were in use. The vehicle was totaled.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
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Is the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass reliable?
NHTSA has 80 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The most complained-about area is tires (20% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 64,190 miles or less.
Does the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices. 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.