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1999 Honda Accord vs 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass

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.

Metric1999 Honda Accord1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
NHTSA complaints1,13580
Recall campaigns40
Service bulletins (TSBs)22694
Investigations50
Crash reports773
Fire reports52
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)21–2421–23
Median reported incident mileage106,681 mi64,190 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda AccordOldsmobile Cutlass
Electrical System38818
Power Train2463
Engine and Engine Cooling14413
Air Bags745
Structure692
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3816
Vehicle Speed Control512
Suspension3811

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling2170
Rust / corrosion650
Check engine light470
Hesitation / surging370
Shifting problems320
Loss of power250
Vibration / shaking2111
Clunking / rattling160
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass

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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.