NHTSA — Suspension: Front Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass suspension problems

suspension problem

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1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner Comments

problem #7

Feb 212001

Cutlass

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer was driving 20 mph when engine stalled in middle of highway. Vehicle setfor awhile and it restarted. Also, air conditioning worked intermittently, and low pitch noise was coming from front end. Contacted dealer.

- Fayettesville, NC, USA

problem #6

Oct 032000

(reported on)

Cutlass

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When braking, the front end and steering wheel vibrate, dealer has claimed to fix the problem in the front end, but problem still exists.

- Roy, UT, USA

problem #5

Jun 012000

Cutlass

  • miles
Suspension on left front makes rattleing noise.

- Rockaway Beach, NY, USA

problem #4

Jan 271999

Cutlass

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer has had problem with vehicle since purchasing it on 12-17-1998. Different brake pads & rotors have been changed to the extreme. Vehicle has been making a grinding noise. Also, tires have been changed. Dealer said nothing was wrong.

- Knoxville, IA, USA

problem #3

Feb 022000

Cutlass

  • miles
Shake, vibration is felt most when driving at speeds around 50-60mph. I was told that new tires would stop the vibration and that a balance and alignment would help in the meantime. The balancing and rotating as well as having the car aligned have not helped at all. I dont think it has anything to do with tires. The oil smell cannot be explained, there are no leaks.

- Mabelvale, AR, USA

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problem #2

Feb 022000

Cutlass

  • miles
Shake, vibration is felt most when driving at speeds around 50-60mph. I was told that new tires would stop the vibration and that a balance and alignment would help in the meantime. The balancing and rotating as well as having the car aligned have not helped at all. I dont think it has anything to do with tires. The oil smell cannot be explained, there are no leaks.

- Mabelvale, AR, USA

problem #1

Aug 311998

Cutlass

  • miles
We reported the problem as a loud pop when turning and striking a bump in the road. After three trips to the dealer and being told there was nothing wrong, they finally examined the rack and pinion and found a broken weld on the rack assembly. There is still some unusual noises in the front end but the dealor tells us everything is normal. At 8,000 miles the left front rotor was examined, and found to have deep scores in it while the right one was smooth. After three days in the shop, and there telling me this was normal wear they finally turned the rotors (not replacing them) this eleminated some noise and surging when stopping, but something is still not right. There is a ticking noise like when there is a rock in one of your tires, as well as unexplained poping when crossing rr tracks etc.

- Brownwood, TX, USA

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