1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Vehicle speed control
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
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Retractor (seat belts)
The vehicles were assembled with front seat belt retractors which may not perform adequately during a collision.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the left and right front seat belt retractors free of charge.
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
The tie rods are part of the steering linkage and transmit turning movements to the wheels. The bolts that fasten the tie rods to their adjusters may not be tight enough. This could allow the tie rod to loosen and detach itself from the adjuster.
Remedy: The tie rod end bolts will be tightened without cost to the owner.
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 139,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1985 oldsmobile cutlass supreme. The vehicle lost power while driving uphill. A few years earlier, the vehicle was taken to an auto garage for a diagnosis, but no failure was fou”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 17, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling
“Vehicle was disabled and parked, due to suspected engine trouble, the abandoned vehicle became engulfed in flames.*jb(ohio traffic crash report#10-90-485)”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 22, 2001 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser (Cutlass Cruiser Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–26 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–23 / 20–32 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3/3.8/4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Oldsmobile Cutlass model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Oldsmobile Cutlass model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1 | 3 |
| 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 | 3 |
| 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 7 | 2 |
| 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 4 | 3 |
| 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 | 3 |
| 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 | 5 |
| 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 | 16 |
| 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 3 | 18 |
| 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 3 | 23 |
| 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 | 16 |
| 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 6 | 74 |
| 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 6 | 113 |
| 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 6 | 103 |
| 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 6 | 193 |
| 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 3 | 136 |
| 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 4 | 139 |
| 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 4 | 148 |
| 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 3 | 156 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 0 | 123 |
| 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 | 96 |
| 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 | 155 |
| 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 0 | 80 |
Checking a specific 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass
How do I know if my 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Oldsmobile dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 84V124000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Oldsmobile models
- Alero1,957 complaints
- Intrigue1,140 complaints
- Bravada962 complaints
- Silhouette950 complaints
- 88931 complaints
- Aurora786 complaints
- Achieva416 complaints
- Cutlass Supreme296 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.