1990 Oldsmobile CUTLASS SUPREME problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
95,375 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 24 complaints (29.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 20.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 12.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.2% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 4.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure | 7 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 |
Structure: 7; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 3; Structure:Frame And Members: 3; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 22 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
2000: 6; 2001: 7; 2002: 2; 2003: 5; 2004: 3; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Structure leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 561584 · 2001-06-13 (June 13, 2001)
THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 90V-185, THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED DUE TO VIN. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 561584 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 743820 · 2001-04-10 (April 10, 2001)
THE REAR RIGHT AND LEFT BRAKE CALIPERS HAVE BOTH FAILED..THE LEFT ONE WAS COMPLETED REPLACED BACK IN 1993 DUE TO COMPLETE LOCK UP.THE RIGHT BRAKE AT THE TIME WAS OK. THEN THIS MONTH I HAD A BRAKE FAILURE IN MY DRIVEWAY..I KEPT TRYING TO MAKE THE PARKING BRAKE WORK FOR NMONTHS AND IT NEVER DID. THEN WHEN I TOOK THE WHEEL OFF TO LOOKS A THE BRAKES THE LEFT BRAKE HAD BURNED UP THE OUTBOARD SHOE ONLY AND NOT THE INBOARD SHOE..THIS CHEWED UP THE ROTOR. THE RIGHT SIDE HAD BEEN DOING NOTHING..THE SHOES STILL LOOKED NEW EXCEPT FOR DIRT..THE PUCKS HAD S…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 743820 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10055768 · 2004-01-23 (January 23, 2004)
WHEN THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE OWNER STATED THERE WAS NO WHERE IN THE MANUAL THAT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO BE REPROGRAMMED WITH EVERY BATTERY CHANGE. ALSO, THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE TOOK HIS FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE STALLED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10055768 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10086856 · 2004-08-14 (August 14, 2004)
THE DIGITAL DASHBOARD COMPONENT DOESN'T WORK 99% OF THE TIME. I NEVER KNOW THE SPEED I AM GOING, OR IF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR ANYTHING COMES ON. WHEN THE DASH DOES COME ON IF YOU HIT THE SLIGHTEST BUMP IT GOES BACK OFF. I FEEL THIS IS UNSAFE. AS I RESEARCHED THIS SITE FOR SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME CAR I FIND THAT MY COMPLAINT IS THE 5TH ONE FOR THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. I HAVE BOUGHT AND REPLACED THE COMPONENT THINKING IT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT IT DIDN'T. IT IS WITH THE WIRING ITSELF. A DEFECT IN THE WRING FROM THE MANUFATURER, AGAIN IT'S…
Owner-reported narrative. 123,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10086856 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 866499 · 2000-08-01 (August 1, 2000)
FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE FRAME SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING THE ENGINE/ TRANSMISSION, AND RACK AND PINION TO DROP. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 866499 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10012283 · 2003-04-24 (April 24, 2003)
LTR FM BRYAN GRANT (NJ) *MR. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME CRADLE BOLTS, THE DEALER ONLY REPLACED THE FRONT FRAME CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS, HOWEVER MONTHS LATER THE ENGINE HAD FALLEN FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH LEFT THE VEHICLE WITH NO STEERING CAPABILITY AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE REAR FRAME CRADLE BOLTS HAD SEPARATED, WHICH WAS SUPPOSE TO HAVE BEEN REPLACED DURING THE INITIAL RECALL. *JB *CB *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012283 at NHTSA ↗