Model year guide

1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass at a glance

Combined18–26 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass MPG & running costs

Combined18–26 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,127
EPA size classMidsize Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume42 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,633 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 15 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,635
Fuel only$15,635
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass vehicles on record

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1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass get?

The 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (15 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.