1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 27 complaints for the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 58% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Power failure- driving approx. 20MPH- car hesitates- travels 3-5MPH-need to stop the car to pick up speed. Had it to the dealer 10 times- replaced PCM, fuel regulater/pump and catalytic converter -power loss problem still remains.
Engine assembled incorrectly or assembled using defective materials. Gasket failure on the intake manifold allows water to mix with oil and/or fuel, if left uncorrected this will destroy the engine. Symptoms seen before the car was driven 40,000 miles, while the car was 4 years old.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- Brakes 51 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints