Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser

19861995 · 29 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
20
Best
24

The Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser has been tested by the EPA across 29 different configurations spanning model years 1986 through 1995. Over this period, the Cutlass Cruiser has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 20 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
1995
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1995
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1994
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1993
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1993
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1993
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1992
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1992
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1992
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
1991
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1991
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1991
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
1990
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
1990
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1989
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
1989
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1989
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1988
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1988
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1988
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1987
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1987
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1987
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
1987
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
1986
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850192621MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG

Historical Efficiency

1995
20
1994
20
1993
21
1992
21
1991
21
1990
21
1989
24
1988
22
1987
21
1986
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Cutlass Cruiser) 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 Cruiser. 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
127
Total Deaths
96

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
15.7%
Fire Occurrence
3.9%
Speeding Involved
11.8%
DUI Involved
21.3%
Primary Impact Zone

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

70%
Front
21%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2022
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2021
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2020
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2019
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2018
Fatal Crashes12
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.92
2017
Fatal Crashes20
Fatalities
16
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2016
Fatal Crashes20
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.85
2015
Fatal Crashes32
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2014
Fatal Crashes25
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.80

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1995
2
1994
3
1993
3
1992
2
1991
7
1990
1
1989
2
1988
5
1987
1
1986
3
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