Oldsmobile Cutlass first generation

Oldsmobile Cutlass first generation
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The Oldsmobile Cutlass first generation (1997–1999): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States.

Model codes: N-body

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth America
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)453–481 L EPA
Passenger space (EPA)2,775 L EPA

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: US EPA fuel economy data.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

331 complaints for model years 1997–1999. 17 crashes · 3 fires · 13 injuries

  • Brakes 64
  • Engine 31
  • Steering 30
  • Electrical system 26

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 3 versions of the Oldsmobile Cutlass first generation

United States 3 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998–1999CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA230–240 g/km
1998–1999CLKUP3.1 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP3.1 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.