1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Base
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- Photo: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham Coupe in Medium Gray, Front Right, 08-14-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham Coupe, front right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme coupé in black by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham Coupe, rear left (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe in Black, Rear Right, 08-12-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Base is an electric with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The Cutlass Supreme measures 200.0 inches long on a 108.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 231 cu in (3.8 L) Buick V6 (standard); optional: 260 cu in (4.3 L) Oldsmobile V8, 305 cu in (5.0 L) Chevrolet V8, 350 cu in (5.7 L) Oldsmobile V8, 350 cu in (5.7 L) Oldsmobile diesel V8 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (Turbo-Hydramatic, standard on gasoline engines) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 200 in |
| Width | 71.6 in |
| Height | 54.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 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 1981 Oldsmobile CUTLASS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 23, 1981 · WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
"TX" HEAVY DUTY WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH LAMINATED STEEL. THE WHEEL DISC MAY FRACTURE AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE COULD PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 81V036000
Feb 25, 1981 · SUSPENSION:REAR
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.
Remedy: BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 81V025000
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1981 Oldsmobile CUTLASS
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1981 Oldsmobile CUTLASS (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 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 1981 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.