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1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham 4dr Sedan

The 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham 4dr Sedan is a 3.8-liter V6 sedan with an automatic 3-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $12,792 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The Cutlass Supreme measures 200.0 inches long on a 108.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,261 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,792 ($36,597 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.8L V6
Displacement3.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 3-speed
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14-in.
Wheels Rear14-in.
Dimensions & Weight
Length200 in
Width71 in
Height55 in
Wheelbase108 in
Curb Weight3,261 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear37 in
Shoulder Room Front56 in
Shoulder Room Rear57 in
Hip Room Front52 in
Hip Room Rear52 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Oldsmobile CUTLASS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 16, 1989 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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).

Consequence: SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

NHTSA campaign 89V102000

Oct 26, 1987 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

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

Consequence: THE VALVE LINK COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN A GEARSELECTION DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THE DRIVER SELECTS. ALSO, CAR COULD BE STARTEDWITH TRANSMISSION IN GEAR ALLOWING VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNANTICIPATEDDIRECTION.

Remedy: REPLACE THE MANUAL VALVE DETENT LEVER LINK.

NHTSA campaign 87V168000

3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Oldsmobile CUTLASS SUPREME

Owner Complaints

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Oldsmobile CUTLASS SUPREME (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 20, 1999 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“THE VEHICLE HAS A GAS SMELL WHICH CLEARLY INDICATES A FUEL LEAK. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE WHERE THE LEAK IS LOCATED WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *YC”
Jan 8, 1999 · Seat Belts
“FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK INTO THE BUCKLES. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK”
Oct 3, 1997 · Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 1 death
“WHILE IN PARK POSITION AND VEHICLE IDLING, HEATER ON CIRCULATION FOR 20 MINUTES, THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. A WEEK LATER OCCUPANT DIED OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISON. *AK *SLC”

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 1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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