1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass, and owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 1997 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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Rack and pinion (steering)
Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began on february 5, 2004. Owners should contact…
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Linkages (visibility)
On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the "salt belt" states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side windshield wiper pivot housing. Owner notification began august 14, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…
96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 91,611 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I purchased aftermarket fuel tank and sending unit from parts store :spectra premium brand #gm30a fuel tank and sp09d1h. After installing these parts into my car, i found i had a large gas leak when i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 27, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Ignition failure when shutting off vehicle. Ignition stuck between acc and off position. Dashlights and radio lights stayed on steering wheel wont lock, shift lever wont lock freely moved. Unhooked ba”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 23, 2016 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 18 / 26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.1 L |
| Transmission | 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 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass
How do I know if my 1997 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1997 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 01V068000).
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
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- Aurora786 complaints
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- 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.