FaultScore report
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass with NHTSA between 1995 and 2016. The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
24
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1 complaint reports a death.
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Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
0 crashes, 2 fires
Median failure at 24,000 miles
Median failure at 38,358 miles
0 crashes, 1 fires
1 crashes, 0 fires
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
THROTTLE NON-RETURN
THROTTLE LINKAGE STICKING
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CUTLASS SUPREME BRAKE LOCKUP
CUTLASS SUPREME BRAKE LOCKUP
84 OLDS BRAKE LOCKUP
84 OLDS BRAKE LOCKUP
PULLING TO LEFT AND VIBRATING STEERING W
PULLING TO LEFT AND VIBRATING STEERING WHEEL WHILE STOPPING
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.
Emissions
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1105-EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS. VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INOPERATIVE CANISTER PURGE THERMO VACUUM SWITCH.
Brakes
On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of brake fluid in the rear brakes and loss of rear braking capability.this Would result in increased stopping distances and possible crash. note: vehicles in ontario and quebec only.
Brakes
On certain vehicles, the rear brake backing plates may develop a corrosion condition which could result in loss of rear brake fluid and loss of rear braking capabilities. This recall affects vehicles sold in the Maritime provinces only.
Seats And Restraints
On certain vehicles, the front seat back locks may not lock under forward load conditions and are therefore not in compliance with CMVSS 207 - Seat Anchorages.
Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1984 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUFFERED VEHICLE FIRE.*MR THE CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE CONSUMER OPENED THE HOOD AND REALIZED THE CAR WAS SMOKING, THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY ON FIRE. *CB
NHTSA complaint #10051902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT).
NHTSA complaint #544145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THE CAR JUST STARTED BURNING FOR NO REASON. 12-4-95 PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA complaint #976084 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN, PASSENGERS WERE THROWN OUT. TT
NHTSA complaint #961411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL TANK REPLACED WITH SPECTRA PREMIUM SERVICE REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK PART NUMBER 308A FILLER NECK IS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CAUSING LICENSE PLATE LAMP TO BE NON FUNCTIONAL. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY ON REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK. VEHICLE NOW VIOLATES FEDERAL AND STATE SAFETY LAWS.
NHTSA complaint #10875827 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WELL, I HAVE A 1984 CUTLASS CIERA "LS". SHE ONLY HAS 24,000 ORIGINAL MILES. HAS NO RUST, NO FADED PAINT, AND NO DAMAGED PARTS ON THE BODY, UNDER THE HOOD, BUT THE INTERIOR CEILING UNFORTUNATELY HAS STARTED TO FALL DOWN (THE CLOTH TOP). I HAD IT REPAIRED ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO AND IT STARTED RECENTLY FALLING AGAIN. WITH ITS MILEAGE, IS IT STILL UNDER SOME TYPE OF WARRANTY? I AM TERRIBLY UPSET YOU GUYS AT GENERAL MOTORS QUIT MAKING THE CIERA, I OWN THE '84 PLUS 8 OTHER CIERAS IN MINT CONDITION WITH EXTREMELY LOW MILEAGE. PLEASE EMAIL ME BACK AND DONT QUIT MAKING OLDSMOBILES. "IM DESPERATE". I'M REAL ANGRY THAT GM IS GOING TO STOP MAKING OLDSMOBILES. LET ME SAY IF THEY QUIT MAKING THEM THEY ARE GOING TO CATCH MAJOR HELL FROM THE PEOPLE WHO BUY THEM. I HAVE ONE LAST QUESTION, WHY DID GM QUIT MAKING THE CIERA? THAT CAR WAS SOLID METAL AND HAD A GREAT STRONG AND CLASSIC BODY STYLE. THATS BULLCRAP THAT OLDAMOBILE HAS STARTED TO MOVE INTO THE PLASTIC STAGE, THAT JUST DISGUSTS ME, JUST LIKE THE PRESIDENT OF GENERAL MOTORS WHO MAKES ME SICKER THAN THE MEANING OF THE WORD SICK! IF RANSOM OLDS HEARD ABOUT THIS HE'D BE SPINNING IN HIS GRAVE. WHY RUIN A 108 YEAR OLD TRADITION OF THE OLDSMOBILE. IT MAKES NO SENSE! PLEASE CONTINUE TO MAKE CARS AND PLEASE MAKE THE DISCONTINUED MODELS COME BACK AGAIN SUCH AS THE CIERA. RIEGELMAN
NHTSA complaint #10070007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1984 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUFFERED VEHICLE FIRE.*MR THE CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE CONSUMER OPENED THE HOOD AND REALIZED THE CAR WAS SMOKING, THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY ON FIRE. *CB
NHTSA complaint #10051902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND WOULDN'T SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR. VEHICLE MADE A POPPING AND GRINDING NOISE, INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED TORQUE CONVERTER AS THE CAUSE. *AK
NHTSA complaint #8007347 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND WOULDN'T SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR. VEHICLE MADE A POPPING AND GRINDING NOISE, INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED TORQUE CONVERTER AS THE CAUSE. *AK
NHTSA complaint #8007347 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
DEFECTIVE FUEL SYSTEM
NHTSA complaint #9003762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINSHIELD WPERS WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN TURNED ON OR EVEN USE OF THE MIST FEATURE RESULTS IN THE WIPERS TURNING ON LOW AND HAVE TOM PLAY WITH SWITCH TO GET THEM TO TURN OFF.
NHTSA complaint #751118 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT).
NHTSA complaint #544145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
REMOTE DOOR OPENER STOPPED WORKING. ALSO REAR WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN WHEN WEATHER IS COLD OR NEAR 30 DEGREES F.
NHTSA complaint #534815 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
REMOTE DOOR OPENER STOPPED WORKING. ALSO REAR WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN WHEN WEATHER IS COLD OR NEAR 30 DEGREES F.
NHTSA complaint #534815 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
WHEN DRIVING THE THROTTLE STICKS, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP UNTIL YOU TAKE THE KEY OUT THE IGNITION.
NHTSA complaint #803198 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
BUCKET SEAT BACK LATCHES FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #505666 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THE CAR JUST STARTED BURNING FOR NO REASON. 12-4-95 PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA complaint #976084 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
RADIATOR FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #483708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #483708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #483708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TIMING GEARS/VALVE SEALS/ GASKETS/REAR MAIN BEARING FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #483708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ENGINE BELTS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #483708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ALTERNATOR FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #483708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
THERMOSTAT FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #483708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL STICKS WHEN TURNED ON/WON'T SHUT OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE/LOSS OF CONTROL. *SKD
NHTSA complaint #481029 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE ENGINE OIL STRAINER IS NOT DESIGNED CORRECTLY. TT
NHTSA complaint #965433 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN, PASSENGERS WERE THROWN OUT. TT
NHTSA complaint #961411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
BACK WINDOW BLEW OUT. TT
NHTSA complaint #958726 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.