1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Wagon Base
All photo credits
- Photo: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, front right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Cruise, July 17, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass four-door sedan by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VeryCustomized1977Cutlass by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Oldsmobile Cutlass (12999200573) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, rear right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Cruise, July 17, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Wagon Base is a 5.7-liter V8 wagon with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The Cutlass Wagon measures 211.0 inches long on a 116.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,392 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.7L V8 OHV |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 103.0 x 86.0 mm |
| Injection Type | 4-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 211 in |
| Width | 76.5 in |
| Height | 58.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 116 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,392 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Wagon Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1977 Oldsmobile CUTLASS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 13, 1978 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS MAY CONTAIN A FLAW IN THE METAL. THIS FLAW COULD ALLOW THE SHAFT TO BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 78V138000
Sep 7, 1976 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA campaign 76V132000
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1977 Oldsmobile CUTLASS
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1977 Oldsmobile CUTLASS (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1977 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.