Three problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Description of problems- drivers side rear window replaced at delivery due to large scratch. Tail light cover replaced due to moisture build up. Drivers and passengers window motors replaced due to malfunction. Ball joints replaced at 2000 miles, cv joints replaced at 1000 miles, control arms replaced once at 5800 miles and again at 10000 miles. Steering rack replaced at 12400 miles, by this time the complete front end had been replaced from the factory original. And at 19000 miles it is making noise again.
The upper and lower control arms were replaced twice; once at 2055 miles and once at 6000 miles. This was due to a noise the driver heard when driving. Also, while driving the vehicle the power steering went out. This happened on December 13, 1997.
Control arms replaced.
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems | |
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problems | |
| Suspension problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems |