Ford Explorer Sport vs Oldsmobile Cutlass
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Explorer Sport | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 939 | 2,251 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2005 | 1976–1999 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 1993 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 66 | 142 |
| Fires reported | 63 | 59 |
| Injuries reported | 72 | 95 |
| Deaths reported | 7 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 22.2% | 13.5% |
Ford Explorer Sport by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
116
12.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
102
10.9%
Engine & Cooling
77
8.2%
Electrical System
68
7.2%
Suspension
68
7.2%
Seats
68
7.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
67
7.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
59
6.3%
Oldsmobile Cutlass by year
What breaks
Brakes
600
26.7%
Engine & Cooling
239
10.6%
Electrical System
239
10.6%
Seat Belts
119
5.3%
Steering
118
5.2%
Suspension
109
4.8%
Body & Structure
108
4.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
106
4.7%