Oldsmobile ยท 1985
1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
The Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is a mid-size car produced by Oldsmobile between 1966 and 1997. It was positioned as a premium offering at the top of the Cutlass range. It began as a trim package, developed its own roofline, and rose during the mid-1970s to become not only the most popular Oldsmobile but the highest selling model in its class.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 | 468 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Diesel | 20 | 28 | 23 | 443 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Diesel | 18 | 26 | 21 | 485 |
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.
THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WHICH MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY DURING A COLLISION.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
EPA figures for the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme reach 23 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 Supreme?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. 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 Supreme?
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 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.