Engine Problems of Oldsmobile Cutlass

Oldsmobile Cutlass owners have reported 6 problems related to engine (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 08/18/2003

Consumer states that vehicle cuts off on her at will. Has taken vehicle to 2 mechanics, and they could not find out the cause. Consumer gets scared when crossing an intersection, because she is afraid that vehicle will cut off and another vehicle may run into her. When vehicle cuts off the rpms go down to zero, and vehicle coasts along.

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2 Engine problem of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 05/17/2002

Intake gasket keeps breaking every 40,000 miles. I have had it replaced twice (once at 40,000 and the second time at 80,000 miles) and have been advised by the dealership that I will need it replaced again at another 40,000 miles. They informed me that it is a defect with Oldsmobile.

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3 Engine problem of the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 02/11/2002

Consumer states that they notice fuel spots on their driveway. Checked under the vehicle hood noticed had fuel all over it. Had vehicle serviced. This was caused by a bad head gasket. Mr.

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4 Engine problem of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 02/27/1998

Vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problem with oil increasing (one quart) every 1500 miles while driving. Vehicle had been taken to two different dealers, and both have drained the oil/changed the filter, and replace oil. However, within 1500 miles of driving the oil continued to increase by one quart. It appeared no one could help on this matter; seeking help from NHTSA in this matter or provide additional information.

5 Engine problem of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 04/17/1997

Oil sensor failed. Yh.

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6 Engine problem of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Engine blocked cracked.




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