Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
Airbag recall 00V171000/ manufacturer's recall 00058. Part has been on order for 6 months. Horn on vehicle doesn't work, and dealer will not work on it because airbag can deploy if tampered with. Consumer is in a difficult situation, and has avoided 2 accidents since this problem. Dealer and manufacturer have been rude to consumer, and are not providing any assistance.
Consumer received a recall 00V171000 notice for air bag deployment. Dealership was supposedto replace inflator in air bags. Consumer claimed that no parts were replaced in vehicle, and she was charged for diagnostic of vehicle. She has recently received another letter regarding air bag inadvertently deploying. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
I received a recall letter Saturday, stating that the airbag could deploy without warning. They won't fix it for 6 months! This is absurd. I have 1 in 2000 chances of experiencing this defect. I want to disconnect it until the parts come in but two dealerships I contacted said they couldn't! That is even more absurd. Tell me what to do now!
Landmark Oldsmobile dlr in tuscaloose ,al tele#[phone] has refused to perform recall 00V171000/ air bag repairs unitl febuaury. Consumer called Oldsmobile manufacturer ,who called dealer to let them know parts were availble, and recall could be done. But dealer still refused to do it. In meantime, consumer was driving an unsafe vehicle.
Recall 00V171000/inadvertent air bag deployment: dealer, sanders Oldsmobile in turlock, ca; phone # 1-800/281-2239, informed consumer that parts were not available until April, but recall notice stated parts were available at dealer. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Consumer received recall #00V171000 ,and was very upset that dealer would not replace airbag inflator with a new one that was available in inventory . Dealer claimed that they would only replace it if the airbag light stayed on. Consumer felt it should be replaced due to the age and miles on vehicle.
Vehicle is equipped with the driver and passenger air bags. While driving across a drivethrough, driver's airbag deployed unexpectedly which caused injuries. There is recall 00V171,000. But, this vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN. Please provide further information.
Consumer was traveling 45-50mph & airbags just deployed for no reason. Conusmer was not injured, vehiclejust steered off the road. Dealer said they couldn't do anything about it unless consumer covered the cost. Consumer was waiting for manufacturer to contact her.
Related recalls
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 investigations
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
Airbag complaints in other Cutlass Supreme years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 45% of the model year's 77 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (26 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 00V-171 (frontal, Jul 3, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 108,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 11 injuries and 2 deaths to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.