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1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass recalls, newest first

April 8, 1997NHTSA 97V058000676,535 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.
Consequence
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 5, 1995NHTSA 95V11500022,361 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels

Summary
Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.
Consequence
If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the manufacturing date codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 28, 1995NHTSA 94V041000198,163 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels

Summary
Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.
Consequence
If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the manufacturing codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 14, 1990NHTSA 90V054000673,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts

Summary
Front shoulder belt guide loop attachment fastener may pull through door mounted anchor plate.
Consequence
Seat belt may not sustain loads required by FMVSS 210, and in a vehicle accident, the seat belt may not properly restrain a passenger, resulting in increased risk of greater injury to an occupant.
Remedy
Replace front shoulder belt guide loop attachment nuts and install new guide cover.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 16, 1989NHTSA 89V1020001,755,897 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Consequence
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 74 complaints about the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
2

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes41
  2. Hydraulic › Foundation components8
  3. Hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc8
  4. Hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper8
  5. Hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor8

Other Oldsmobile Cutlass years

Other 1988 Oldsmobile models

Questions

Does the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, wheels, seat belts, vehicle speed control, parking brake. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Oldsmobile dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
74 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.