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1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Wagon Base

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 TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type5.7L V8 OHV
Displacement5.7 L
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Bore and Stroke103.0 x 86.0 mm
Injection Type4-barrel carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
Recommended FuelUnleaded
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Dimensions & Weight
Length211 in
Width76.5 in
Height58.6 in
Wheelbase116 in
Curb Weight4,392 lbs

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

Most-cited areas
Power Train1
Steering1
Tires1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 22, 2000 · Tires
“CONSUMER NOTICED PIECES OF RUBBER ON THEIR GARAGE FLOOR AND FEELS THE FIRESTONE TIRE RECALL IS TOO LIMITED. NLM”
Aug 15, 1995 · Steering Crash 1 injury
“LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT ROD IN STEERING COLUMN FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIP INTO DRIVE FROM NEUTRAL AND LUNGE FORWARD/LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD”
Jul 19, 1995 · Power Train
“SHIFTER CABLE BINDS INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FAIL TO GO INTO PARK. *DH”

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.

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