Brake pads have been replaced more than once per year. Calipers have been replaced two or three times. Vehicle will not do an emergency stop. It takes a long distance to stop normally. The ABS does not work properly. Mechanics say this is common on this vehicle.
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes problems
53 complaints (39% of all complaints for this car). 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 53
- of this car's complaints
- 39%
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components12
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11
- Foundation components: disc: pads9
- Foundation components: disc: caliper9
- Foundation components: disc: rotor8
- Foundation components: disc8
- Foundation components: drum7
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Corroded rear disk brakes
There is no summary currently available
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What 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Rear brakes failed to operate;. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
Brakes not working properly, had to apply brakes hard to get vehicle to stop, and made a popping sound when this occur. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
Dealer replaced consumer calipers which had no previous problem, after they were replaced both started to burn while driving causing smoke. Nlm
The front and back brake calipers have been replaced twice, the brakes have been replaced 3 times.
Independent repair shop informed consumer that vehicle had no airbags while repairing harness wiring, leading into steering wheel. Also, excessive wear of brake pads which were being replaced once every year. Provide further details.
Abs prevents emergency stops; stops are controlled but require excessive distance; like stepping on a wall for response; have complained to dealer since car was new ; dealer says is nature of this kind of ABS and nothing can be done.
Consumer took vehiicle to the dealership for a check up. Calipers were binding. They replaced the sleeves on the rear brakes. Because the brakes were opened, when consumer applied brakes, they wouldn't open. At 30,000 miles dealer replaced the front brake pads and resurfaced the brakes. Also, rear tire came off.
Rear brakes locked up, causing vehicle to catch on fire . Please provide further information.
The braking system malfunctioned due to the defective calipers which caused extended stopping distance. Dealer said the calipers were frozen. Problem reoccurring. Please provide further details.
Questions about the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes
Does the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 53 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 39% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Oldsmobile Cutlass have bad brakes?
The Oldsmobile Cutlass model years with the most brakes complaints are 1991 (59 complaints), 1992 (53 complaints) and 1990 (51 complaints).
Other 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems
Electrical 22Engine 18Seat belts 15Acceleration 9Body 8Transmission 8Seats 5Steering 4Lights 3Suspension 3Fuel system 2Wheels 2Airbags 1Tires 1
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