1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Intake manifold gasket failed twice. First repaired at monroe service on 11-18-2005 at 76655 miles the cost was $731.16. Second repair was at goodyear gemini on 12-21-2006 at 82274miles. The cost was $642.40. Both facilities were ase certified. I have been an assistant store manager in the past for…”
filed Apr 9, 2007
“Dt:the contact stated the intake manifold gasket leaked oil and antifreeze due to the type of plastic that was manufactured for this gasket. The gasket has not been repaired because the manufacturer will not assist in the cost. *ak updated 11/30/2005 - although the dealer verified the problem as…”
filed Nov 16, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Cutlass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 13 | 16% |
| 1998 Cutlass | 32 | 21% |
| 1996 Cutlass | 15 | 12% |
| 1995 Cutlass | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 Cutlass | 17 | 11% |
| 1993 Cutlass | 9 | 6% |
| 1992 Cutlass | 18 | 13% |
| 1991 Cutlass | 30 | 16% |
| 1990 Cutlass | 7 | 7% |
| 1989 Cutlass | 17 | 15% |
| 1988 Cutlass | 8 | 11% |
| 1986 Cutlass | 3 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.