Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1977 Cutlass Salon.
The 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon stands as a specific focal point for researchers assessing the nameplate's historical trajectory. This iteration of the vehicle is characterized by an exceptionally low volume of documented issues, recording just four total owner complaints and two recalls, with tires identified as the primary complaint area. Consequently, the 1977 model occupies a relatively trouble-free position within the broader Cutlass reliability history, suggesting a production year where the vehicle's overall execution largely met durability expectations.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 209.1 in |
| Overall width | 77.2 in |
| Overall height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3671 lb |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon dominate in one area — the tires, 2 of 4 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 2 recall campaigns target the tires, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the tires pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 4 complaints on record, top 3 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.