Windshield Wiper/washer Problems of Oldsmobile Cutlass

Oldsmobile Cutlass owners have reported 10 problems related to windshield wiper/washer (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 02/28/2005

I currently have the following problems with my 1998 olds Cutlass gl. My power steering is stiff and makes a "wailing" noise. My coolent system has a leak. My heat and air have completey stopped working. I have had problems (in the past that have been repaired_ with my power window locking up (drivers side). The sound system shorted out. The cd player quit working. I have replaced my wiper blades several times and they still do not clear the windshield completely. One time when my teens were using my car, they were on the interstate and the car went completely dead. . . Not only were they terrified, it was a very dangerous situation for them to be in.

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2 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 04/20/2004

While driving at 30 mph on a down pour, the windshield wipers stopped working. The wipers began to work out of synch and ended crossed up on the windshield. Had to replace the wiper transmission. No recall notice was received.

3 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 05/08/2003

1) after purchasing the car I had it to the dealer at least 4 times for a body module malfunction. 2) ignition switch went bad could not start car, had to be towed, took two attempts to fix correctly 3) air-conditioning button quit working 4) smoke came from steering column 5) when using cigarette lighter, blows auxiliary power fuse 6) passenger side fog light keeps blowing about every three months 7) windows jump track and back windows gradually go down themselves. 8) windshield wipers break when in use, whole arm disconnects leaving them useless, occurred three times within six month.

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4 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 01/31/2002

Windshield wiper arm froze on passenger's side of vehicle. Contacted dealer about recall 01v068000. Dealer stated that this vehicle was not included under recall due to VIN.

5 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 05/26/2001

I was driving on route 9, a major highway here in the city of poughkeepsie and I had mywindshield wipers on because it was raining. Suddenly the passenger side wiper arm stopped moving, causing the driver side wiper to move across it forming an 'x' across the windshield. The wiper system stalled and I couldn't see through the windshield again. Luckily there wasn't too much traffic at the time and I was lucky enough to pull out of the road without crashing into anything. I had seen earlier in this website that there is or supposed to be a recall on the 98 Cutlasses for their defective wiper systems and I've been waiting for a recall note but I haven't recieved one yet. My question is, is my dealer required to perform the repair/replacement for free or am I required to pay for the service?.

6 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 10/21/2000

While driving, the consumer turned on the windshield washer when the wiper blades crossed each other in the middle of the windshield, replaced wiper transmsission.

7 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 09/19/2000

Consumer brought vehicle in for inoperative right side windshield wiper, dealership replaced wiper blade assemblies and adjusted left and right wiper arms, consumer received recall notice, 01014s, after repairs were performed, but dealership stated that repair was not covered by recall, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

8 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 09/19/2000

Consumer brought vehicle in for inoperative right side windshield wiper, dealership replaced wiper blade assemblies and adjusted left and right wiper arms, consumer received recall notice, 01014s, after repairs were performed, but dealership stated that repair was not covered by recall, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

9 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 09/16/1999

In the middle of driving during heavy rain, windshield wipers stopped working as the driver side wiper arm flipped over the passenger side wiper arm. When I stopped the car to check what happened, I noticed that the passenger side wiper arm was loose. I brought the car into the dealer the next day and was told that the loose wiper arm evidently had caused the windshield wiper transmission housing to crack and in the process rendered both wiper arms inoperable. As a result, I had to buy a whole new windshield wiper assembly for $350 plus labor for installation. The dealer said that since the car was so much over the mileage warranty, there was nothing they could do to reimburse me for the expense.

10 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Failure Date: 02/05/1998

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