1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass steering problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving 10 mph consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Suddenly the vehicle lost power steering. However, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the cradle bolts and…”
filed Nov 12, 2004
“While driving the steering bolt became lose which caused the steering wheel to jump around. Which made it difficult for the consumer to steer the vehicle. *nlm the steering knuckle ripped out and the cradle broke causing everything under the hood to fall out. The cradle had to be replaced. *tt *jb”
filed May 13, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Cutlass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 Cutlass | 21 | 14% |
| 1997 Cutlass | 20 | 21% |
| 1996 Cutlass | 8 | 7% |
| 1995 Cutlass | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 Cutlass | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 Cutlass | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 Cutlass | 4 | 3% |
| 1990 Cutlass | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 Cutlass | 9 | 8% |
| 1988 Cutlass | 5 | 7% |
| 1986 Cutlass | 3 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.