The 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,226,499 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS95V1730001995-09-152,216,325 affected
Defect
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN A COLLISON, STRESS CAN CAUSE THE ATTACHMENT METAL TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHORAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT PROTECT AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM92V0660001992-05-1133 affected
Defect
THE OPTIONAL REMOTE ENTRY MODULE MAY HAVE A FAULT WHICH CAUSES RANDOM ACTUATION OF INTERIOR LAMPS, DOOR LOCKS, AND/OR TAILGATE RELEASE. THIS ACTUATION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE OR UNATTENDED.
Consequence
IF THE TAILGATE RELEASE ACTUATES, THE TAILGATE WILL OPEN.UNRESTRAINED PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEAT AREA COULD FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLEWHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION, AND RECEIVE SERIOUS INJURIES.
Remedy
REPLACE THE REMOTE ENTRY MODULE WITH A NEWLY REVISED MODULE TO PREVENT RANDOM ACTUATION.
POWER TRAIN91V2140001991-12-0610,141 affected
Defect
THE REVERSE SERVO APPLY PIN MAY BIND IN THE CASE WHICH COULD CAUSE REVERSE BAND DISTRESS (LOSS OR SLIPPING OF REVERSE), REVERSE BAND DRAG IN DRIVE RANGE (POOR PERFORMANCE -- POOR POWER), OR THE TRANSMISSION TO REMAIN IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL GEAR POSITION.
Consequence
IF THE TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFTINDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AND RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
12
2crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
11
2crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
8
2crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8
3crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
7
1crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
7
1crashes1fires
Total complaints182
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle gear position indicator will show neutral but the transmission will be in reverse. There is a nhtsa recall, # 91v214000, regarding the automatic transmission, but the vehicle is not included due to the vin. Also, the contact stated there is a nhtsa recall, #…”
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle gear position indicator will show neutral but the transmission will be in reverse. There is a nhtsa recall, # 91v214000, regarding the automatic transmission, but the vehicle is not included due to the vin. Also, the contact stated there is a nhtsa recall, #…”
“Dt: problem began a couple of weeks ago. There was smoke coming from steering column. Problem was noticed while in motion. It seemed to happen when it was hot outside. Vehicle was not overheating. Then, left and right turn signals went out as well as the horn. Upon inspection by the mechanic, it…”
“Oldsmobile cutlass supreme 1992 computer in dash malfunction. *bf the consumer was unable to see how fast she was traveling or how much gas she had. *jb”
“My car stalled in traffic without warning or prior occurance. Would not re-start. After 6-8 dangerous minutes stopped in the middle of the road, the car started and I pulled over to the side. Problem was diagnosed as a faulty ignition module and was repaired. A short time prior to this incident, I…”
“Brake pads have been replaced more than once per year. Calipers have been replaced two or three times. Vehicle will not do an emergency stop. It takes a long distance to stop normally. The abs does not work properly. Mechanics say this is common on this vehicle. *ak”
“Brake pads have been replaced more than once per year. Calipers have been replaced two or three times. Vehicle will not do an emergency stop. It takes a long distance to stop normally. The abs does not work properly. Mechanics say this is common on this vehicle. *ak”
“Brake pads have been replaced more than once per year. Calipers have been replaced two or three times. Vehicle will not do an emergency stop. It takes a long distance to stop normally. The abs does not work properly. Mechanics say this is common on this vehicle. *ak”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE94048 Opened 1994-06-21 · closed 1994-12-30
SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationPE94063 Opened 1994-08-12 · closed 1994-12-21
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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