Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais

19881991 · 21 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
23
Best
26

The Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais has been tested by the EPA across 21 different configurations spanning model years 1988 through 1991. Over this period, the Cutlass Calais has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 19 MPG to 26 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1991
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
1991
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900213024MPG
1991
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
1991
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700192822MPG
1991
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600193123MPG
1991
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1990
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
1990
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1990
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
1990
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600193023MPG
1990
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1989
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1989
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213225MPG
1989
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
1989
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
1989
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1988
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
1988
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300223326MPG
1988
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
1988
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
1988
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG

Historical Efficiency

1991
24
1990
23
1989
25
1988
26

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Cutlass Calais) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Cutlass (FWD), Oldsmobile Cutlass (RWD-only) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
26
Total Deaths
21

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
26.9%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
11.5%
DUI Involved
11.5%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

64%
Front
36%
Side
0%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2021
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2019
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2018
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2017
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2014
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.71

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

1991
6
1990
2
1989
2
1988
9
Critical
Moderate
Advisory