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1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 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
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 18 26 21 423
2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 22 19 468
2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 24 20 444
3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 25 19 468

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 87V168000

MANUAL VALVE LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED.

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 (2 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 7 Seat Belts 6 Steering 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser?

EPA figures for the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser. 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 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Seat Belts, Steering. 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.