1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile cutlass. The contact stated that while attempting to start the engine, the vehicle would not start and a burning odor was present inside the vehicle. The driver then noticed smoke emitting from the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to an independent…”
filed Jul 1, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile cutlass. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the anti-theft warning light was illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The dealer was notified and instructed the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnosis. The manufacturer was…”
filed Oct 26, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Cutlass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Cutlass | 16 | 10% |
| 1997 Cutlass | 15 | 16% |
| 1996 Cutlass | 15 | 12% |
| 1995 Cutlass | 18 | 12% |
| 1994 Cutlass | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 Cutlass | 21 | 15% |
| 1992 Cutlass | 22 | 16% |
| 1991 Cutlass | 23 | 12% |
| 1990 Cutlass | 9 | 9% |
| 1989 Cutlass | 20 | 18% |
| 1988 Cutlass | 6 | 8% |
| 1986 Cutlass | 2 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.