1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass electrical system problems
19 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 12% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
While driving 55-60 MPH, the consumer noticed smoke coming from the steering wheel column. The consumer pulled vehicle over, and towed it to repair shop, technician couldn't duplicate the problem. The turn signal switch shorted and burned the wire through the column to the fuse panel.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile cutlass. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled in the middle of the highway. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 01/20/16
Other problems reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- Brakes 35 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints