Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT:BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHM
- Summary
- 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.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
- Summary
- THE BRAKE LINES CAN CONTACT THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE FRAME SIDE RAIL. THE LINES CAN WEAR THROUGH RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM.
- Consequence
- A LEAK IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE WILL CAUSE A LOSS OF ONE HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM AND EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE LINE CLEARANCE AND REPOSITION THE BRAKE LINES. BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE INDENTATIONS WILL BE REPLACED.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
- Summary
- THE BRAKE HOSES WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, AND DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 106, "BRAKE HOSES."
- Consequence
- THE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE HOSES CAN CAUSEREDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND/OR UNEVEN BRAKING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY ON CIERA AND CENTURY MODELS, AND BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES ON CAVALIER AND SUNBIRD MODELS.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACK ANCHORS AND SEATS
- Summary
- THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINING MECHANISMS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT BACK MECHANISMS WILL NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
- Consequence
- THE SEATS MAY RECLINE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTINGIN A HAZARD TO SEAT OCCUPANTS AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM WITH A MECHANISM THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 207.
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Owner complaints (139)
139 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 139 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 47 | 33.8% |
| Electrical system | 21 | 15.1% |
| Power train | 14 | 10.1% |
| Equipment | 10 | 7.2% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 6.5% |
| Structure | 9 | 6.5% |
| Fuel system | 8 | 5.8% |
| Seats | 8 | 5.8% |
| Suspension | 8 | 5.8% |
| Steering | 7 | 5% |
How 1993 compares with other Cutlass years
Best and worst Cutlass years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 113 | 6 |
| 1990 | 103 | 6 |
| 1991 | 193 | 6 |
| 1992 | 136 | 3 |
| 1993 | 139 | 4 |
| 1994 | 148 | 4 |
| 1995 | 156 | 3 |
| 1996 | 123 | 0 |
| 1997 | 96 | 2 |
| 1998 | 155 | 2 |
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.
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1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass FAQ
How many recalls does the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 95V173000 (seat belt), 94V211000 (brake), 93V121000 (brake), 93V035000 (seat). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems?
Owners filed 139 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (47), Electrical system (21), Power train (14) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1993 Cutlass compare with other years?
Among the 1989–1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass model years at least five years old, the 1997 drew the fewest complaints (96) and the 1991 the most (193). The 1993 drew 139. 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.