81 recalls across 18 models
Oldsmobile has 18 models with recall activity in our database, spanning 1976 through 2004. Across those models, 80 recall campaigns are recorded, with 62% falling into the Critical or High tiers under the severity rating system, which covers defects linked to loss of vehicle control, fire risk, and serious injury potential. The Cutlass Supreme leads the lineup with 9 recalls, followed by the Cutlass and the Ciera, each with 7. Nearly half of all recorded campaigns fall into the Critical tier alone, with Critical and High recalls together accounting for 49 of the 80 total campaigns across the brand's covered model years.
Latest: Nov 1996
Latest: Oct 2003
Latest: Oct 1995
Latest: May 2008
Latest: Jun 1990
Latest: Sep 1995
Latest: Dec 1997
Latest: Mar 2001
Latest: Jun 2000
Latest: Sep 1988
Latest: Jul 1994
Latest: Sep 1986
Latest: Oct 2015
Latest: Sep 1991
Latest: Mar 1985
Latest: Jan 2004
Latest: Apr 1989
Latest: Feb 1981
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Top 8 of 14 categories across OLDSMOBILE
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 9 | 11% | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 8 | 10% | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lighting | 7 | 9% | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 6% | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 5 | 6% | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 5% | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 4 | 5% | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 35 | 43% | 11 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 1 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.