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1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Wagon

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.

The Oldsmobile Cutlass was a series of automobiles produced by the General Motors' Oldsmobile division between 1961 and 1999. At its introduction, the Cutlass was Oldsmobile's entry-level model; it began as a unibody compact car, but saw its greatest success as a body-on-frame intermediate.

Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Wagon
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 15 20 17 523
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 23 18 494
3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 23 19 468
4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Diesel 23 31 26 392
2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 19 26 22 404
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 15 21 17 523
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 23 19 468
3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 24 19 468
4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Diesel 23 32 26 392

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 84V154000

THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WHICH MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY DURING A COLLISION.

Campaign 84V124000

THE TIE RODS ARE PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE AND TRANSMIT TURNING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS. THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE TIE RODS TO THEIR ADJUSTERS MAY NOT BE TIGHT ENOUGH. THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND DETACH ITSELF FROM THE ADJUSTER.

Campaign 89V102000

A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

22 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 5 Power Train 4 Vehicle Speed Control 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Wagon?

EPA figures for the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Wagon reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Wagon?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Wagon. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Wagon?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Wagon, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.