Most common 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme problems
Share of the 77 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme complaints by model year
Best Cutlass Supreme years: 1997, 1996. Years to avoid: 1995. Compare all years →
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme recalls (1)
Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the air bag inflator's internal wiring, which can occur over time, could cause the inadvertent deployment of the driver's air bag. This deployment could occur during vehicle start-up, while the vehicle is parked or idling, or while in operation.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme:
Inadvertent air bag deployments
Alleged that the driver's air bag May deploy while starting the vehicle or while driving
Inadvertent air bag deployment
There is no summary currently available
What 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme owners say
Air bags all 35 →
Consumer states while driving 70 MPH, the driver's side tire experienced a blow which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over multiple times as it traveled down a steep rock and shrub covered embankment. The vehicle then collided with a large boulder where it came to rest on its roof. (arthur blankeman on behalf of the driver terry geller) ( tire make/model, spectrum starfire, size 215/65 r16) also the air bags did not deploy.
Consumer received recall letter 00V171000 in dec 2000. After numerous calls to dealer and manufacturer he was told parts were not available yet. On bebruary 15, 2001 consumer's son had an accident. Airbags deployed, stunned the driver, and caused vehicle to veer off the road and hit a tree. There were no brake marks on pavement. Driver was killed instantly, passenger died 2 days later. Reported by sandy clutter.
Brakes all 21 →
When trying to stop at a stop sign or light the anti-lock brake system fails to respond, and vehicle rolls part way through the intersection. I crashed into the rear of a vehicle in front of me on another occasion. The system from time to time fails to give immediate sense of stopping..
While driving 50 MPH and had enough time to stop vehicle, but braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability at all. Without any warning it resuled in a crash in which the vehicle was split in half horizontally. Common problem.
Transmission & drivetrain
When pulling onto street from parking lot engine suddenly revved up and vehicle would not accelerate. Driver heard loud noise coming from transmission and managed to coast back into parking lot. The auto had been at hardin Oldsmobile for service the previous week . Since the service included automatic transmission servicing the dealer was called and vehicle was towed to their location. The dealer subsequently informed us that what they had done could not have caused the failure of the transmission. After calling the Oldsmobile 800 number and the service manager they offered to tear down the transmission to determine what would be required to repair it. It was determined that the reverse reaction drum had failed for no known reason. …
My car had a loss of power when it reached normal temperature and going on highway speeds. You had to put the accelerator all the way down to the mat in order to keep going. I took the car to a mechanic and they noticed that the engine was running hot in certain parts of the motor. They replaced the thersmostat and flushed the radiator but that didn't fix the car. They recommended to replace the catalic convertor but that didn't fix it either. The next step was to get the transmission tested. That did it, and the transmission had to be rebuilt. The problem is that there's a vacuum leak in between the engine and the transmission causing the transmission to overheat. That caused extensive damage to the transmission. Mr. Transmission (my mechanic) had another Cutlass same year, model, & a little more milage than mine with the same problem. …
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 26 / 20 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 15 / 24 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme a good car?
Based on 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Cutlass Supreme rates use caution: 1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the Cutlass Supreme at the same age. It is one of the Cutlass Supreme years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
The air bags — 35 complaints, 45% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the brakes (21) and transmission & drivetrain (9).
How many recalls does the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, the most recent from July 3, 2000 (frontal). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1997 and 1996. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995. See the full Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 103,000 miles; 20% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.