1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

TIRES:TREAD/BELT
11
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
5
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
5
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
1crashes1fires1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
1fires
TIRES
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
3
Total complaints117

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving my fiances oldsmobile, I noticed a bad shudder under light to moderate braking. Upon investigation, I found that the front left control arm had rusted so badly that it had cracked in several places. The structural integrity had been so badly compromised I am sure that had I needed to…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2014-07-09

“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile cutlass. The contact stated that while attempting to start the engine, the vehicle would not start and a burning odor was present inside the vehicle. The driver then noticed smoke emitting from the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to an independent…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2014-06-17

“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile cutlass. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the anti-theft warning light was illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The dealer was notified and instructed the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnosis. The manufacturer was…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2012-05-15

“The theft light comes on and the car won't start and it's a on going problem. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2011-01-25

“The theft light comes on and the car won't start and it's a on going problem. *tr”

ENGINE · reported 2011-01-25

“The left front coil spring broke blowing out the tire. This happened without warning, and it was a good thing I was only going around 25 mph and on a side street. If this had happened on a main road there very well may have been a major accident with injuries to myself, my passengers, and others…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS · reported 2010-07-03

“The left front coil spring broke blowing out the tire. This happened without warning, and it was a good thing I was only going around 25 mph and on a side street. If this had happened on a main road there very well may have been a major accident with injuries to myself, my passengers, and others…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 2010-07-03

“In the 1999 oldsmobile cutlass; it has been found to have a defective air condition and heat control unit. While driving, at anytime, the conrol can shut-off the defroster (when in use) and cause the windshield and door windows to fog up; thus creating a safety hazard. My a/c and heat control unit…”

EQUIPMENT · reported 2010-03-31
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.