1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, a puddle of brake fluid was observed on the ground underneath the driver's side seat. Upon further inspection it was determined that the brake lines had rusted along the fittings. The contact confirmed that the vehicle had not been driven in…”
filed Jun 8, 2006
“While making a left turn rear right axle broke and the wheel fell off. All the lug s:nuts and studs that go into the drum were still in tack.*ak”
filed Jul 29, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine…
990730030A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
990730030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1999
Power Train problems in other Cutlass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 Cutlass | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 Cutlass | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 Cutlass | 13 | 11% |
| 1995 Cutlass | 18 | 12% |
| 1994 Cutlass | 6 | 4% |
| 1992 Cutlass | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 Cutlass | 7 | 4% |
| 1990 Cutlass | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 Cutlass | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 Cutlass | 3 | 4% |
| 1986 Cutlass | 3 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.