Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK
- Summary
- UNDER CERTAAIN CONDITIONS, THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK FILLER VENT PIPE COULD FRACTURE. THE FRACTURE OF THESE CLAMPS COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AT ANY OF THE FOUR PIPE TO HOSE CONNECTIONS. LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR DURING REFUELING, OR WHILE DRIVING, IF THE FUEL TANK IS ABOVE 3/4 FULL.
- Remedy
- DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND VENT PIPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
FUEL:FUEL INJECTION:UNKNOWN TYPE:ACCUMULATOR
- Summary
- UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DRIVER.
- Remedy
- DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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Owner complaints (1)
1 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The seat belts is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 | 100% |
How 1982 compares with other Cutlass years
Best and worst Cutlass years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 3 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 | 2 |
| 1983 | 5 | 2 |
| 1984 | 16 | 2 |
| 1985 | 18 | 3 |
| 1986 | 23 | 3 |
| 1987 | 16 | 2 |
| 1988 | 74 | 6 |
| 1989 | 113 | 6 |
| 1990 | 103 | 6 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Looking at a 1982 Cutlass for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass FAQ
How many recalls does the 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 82V021000 (fuel system), 82V012000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. Seat belts (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1982 Cutlass compare with other years?
Among the 1981–1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass model years at least five years old, the 1982 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1989 the most (113). The 1982 drew 1. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.