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1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 15 complaints for the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 9% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
15 9% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Engine check light has come on 4 times, indicating something wrong with the engine. Dealer has seen vehicle 4 times because water builds up in the air pump. Dealer has replaced the air pump/ intake manifold and cleaned injectors. Still has problems.

While driving at 30 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming through the engine. Suddenly, steering wheel locked . Vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the technician determined that serpentine belt broke.

Reported at 60,000 miles, February 2004

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