1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme vs 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 22 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1 | 1 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 8 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 4 |
| Steering | 3 | 4 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 0 | 1 |
| Power Train | 0 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 6 |
1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.