RecallMyCar

1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass, and owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
139
owner complaints to NHTSA
10 / 6
complaints citing a crash / fire
19–21
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 95V173000 Reported 2,216,325 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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."

    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.

  2. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 94V211000 Reported 70,676 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for proper brake line clearance and reposition the brake lines. Brake lines found to have indentations will be replaced.

  3. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 93V121000 Reported 2,848 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The brake hoses were manufactured incorrectly, and do not comply with FMVSS 106, "brake hoses."

    Remedy: Replace the right front brake hose assembly on ciera and century models, and both rear brake hoses on cavalier and sunbird models.

  4. Seats

    NHTSA 93V035000 Reported 5,574 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Replace the manual seat recliner mechanism with a mechanism that complies with FMVSS 207.

139 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 120,699 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 28 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“1993 cutlass ciera. Consumer writes in regards to air conditioner conversion kit upgrade and power steering issues. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified, but declined assistance due t”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 17, 2018 · Equipment

“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 oldsmobile cutlass. The consumer stated the driver's side sun visor has a decal on the underside stating that the vehicle is equipped with a driver's side air bag. A fuse i”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 20, 2013 · Equipment

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19–21 mpg
City / Highway17–18 / 24–26
FuelRegular
EPA classMidsize-Large Station Wagons
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.2/3.3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 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 yearRecallsComplaints
1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass10
1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass20
1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass30
1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass30
1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass13
1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass23
1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass50
1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass72
1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass43
1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass23
1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass21
1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass25
1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass216
1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass318
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass323
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass216
1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass674
1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass6113
1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass6103
1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass6193
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass3136
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass4139
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass4148
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass3156
1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass0123
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass296
1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass2155
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass080

Checking a specific 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass

How do I know if my 1993 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1993 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 93V035000).

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

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.