1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine problems

30 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 30
of this car's complaints: 16%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
15
Engine: gasoline
13
Cooling system
2
Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
1
Exhaust system
1
Cooling system: fan
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Oldsmobile Cutlass engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 13

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Engine cradle separationOpened April 10, 2000, closed January 12, 2001

The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control

EA00011

Sub-frame absorber failureOpened June 21, 1994, closed December 30, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PE94048

What 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 23, 2004 · Engine · OH

Intermittently vehicle stalled while driving. Consumer pulled vehicle off the road. Consumer has to put the vehicle in neutral and restart the vehicle. Dealership inspected vehicle at consumer's expense of $ 1250. But the problem was not resolved.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Engine · IN

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the check engine light appeared on the dashboard.

Filed Apr 8, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · NC

When using air conditioning, alternator goes out and kills the battery. Had 4 alternators and batteries replaced. Took to dealer who indicated engine was too big for alternator also causing engine to stall, engine cooling fan replaced, power steering pressure hose failed and replaced, rearview mirror fell off, ceiling fabric coming unglued and dashboard vent cover coming off. *ak

Filed Mar 21, 2002 · Engine, Locks · NY · fire

Front engine burst into flames and the drivers seat belt would not open right away, with excessive force the driver managed to get loose and climb to the rear ot the vehicle and force the rear door open from the inside, while other people tried to open it from the outside. Resulting in injuries to the driver.

Filed Aug 10, 2001 · Engine · OH

Vehicle was not able to be started due to rear mount bolts being rusty, and causing engine to drop.

Filed May 1, 2001 · Engine · MI

Head gasket failed, consumer then contacted dealer because there was an extended warranty on vehicle, dealership advised consumer they could do nothing until they received approval from manufacturer, consumer then contacted manufacturer and was advised that due to the age of the vehicle they would not be able to assist in spite of the 70,000 extended warranty ( daughter on behalf of father-joseph beleski).

Filed Apr 25, 2001 · Engine · MD

Vehicle stalls when driving at highway speeds intermittently . There is no prior warning. Vehicle will restart again, but eventually it will stall again. Mechanic cannot determine cause.

Filed Jan 1, 2001 · Engine · CA

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

Filed Nov 9, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · TN

While driving vehicle just stopped, and all power was lost. As soon as vehicle was taken out of drive and put into park, it would start again. This has been an ongoing problem since june of this year. Dealership was not able to determine what was cauisng this problem. *ak cleaning the fuel system and replacing spark plugs did not correct the problem..

Filed Oct 31, 2000 · Engine · TN

Vehicle is experiencing stalling, new plugs have been replaced and the fuel system has been cleaned, however the problem still exists.

Questions about the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine

Does the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass have engine problems?

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the engine of the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 16% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Oldsmobile Cutlass have bad engine?

The Oldsmobile Cutlass model years with the most engine complaints are 1998 (32 complaints), 1991 (30 complaints) and 1992 (18 complaints).