1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass electrical system problems
23 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 13% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 6 fires.
What owners wrote
While driving, operator noted all indicator lights on the dash flashed simultaneously and went out. Operator immediately noticed smoke coming from under hood. Pulled over to side of road, stopped vehicle. Opened hood. Flames were coming from left front side of engine compartment, midway between dash & left front tirewell. Fire melted wiring, battery, liquid containers and damaged remaining components. No prior indication nor warning of potential problem observed.
Dt: problem began a couple of weeks ago. There was smoke coming from steering column. Problem was noticed while in motion. It seemed to happen when it was hot outside. Vehicle was not overheating. Then, left and right turn signals went out as well as the horn. Upon inspection by the mechanic, it was reported that there was a bad switch in the steering column ,and the wires were frayed. Vehicle is now in the shop. Owner contacted GM, and provided her VIN, was told there were no recalls.
Other problems reported for the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- Brakes 70 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Seat belts 15 complaints