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1990 Ford Taurus vs 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1990 Ford Taurus1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
NHTSA complaints38138
Recall campaigns01
Service bulletins (TSBs)672
Investigations85
Crash reports293
Fire reports251
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)18–2120–23
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord TaurusOldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Engine and Engine Cooling783
Structure6812
Steering510
Electrical System418
Power Train423
Air Bags410
Vehicle Speed Control302
Service Brakes, Hydraulic237

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling230
Rust / corrosion170
Steering problems120
Airbag warning light90
Clunking / rattling80
Hesitation / surging60
Overheating50
1990 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.