1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cutlass years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Cutlass model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (22 complaints, 18%), typically at around 96,000 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 5 fires, 13 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 123owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 22 | 18% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 16% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 12% | 166,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 12% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 7% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 7% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 6% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Driving down the highway and went to turn the corner at a green light and the steering wheel was hard to turn i almost hit another car. The air bags light has been staying on since 2009.
HI, I FILED MY COMPLAINT WITH YOU ON THE PHONE IN JANUARY. ANYWAY, I TRIED TO START MY CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START, MY SECURITY LIGHT STAYED ON AND I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO BERGER CHEVROLET AT 2525 28TH STREET S.E. GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512 [redacted]. I TALKED TO THE SERVICE ADVISOR 4102. MY…
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile sierra sl (na). The contact stated that the dashboard above the instrument panel became black and hot when the vehicle was driven at night. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Could not turn ignition switch off. Needed to disconnect the cable to the power coil to turn off the engine. After several similar incidents, had to replace the ignition switch at a cost of $147.15. Gm has a recall for a similar problem on several later model cars. Request reimbursement of my…
Cadillac & 1996 oldsmobile cutlass ciera. Consumer writes in regards to both vehicle sudden acceleration issues. *smd the consumer stated often, the engine would speed up randomly while idling or in park, as though he were traveling 50 mph. Several times, the vehicle would abruptly shut down. *jb
Other Oldsmobile Cutlass years
← 1995 Cutlass · 1997 Cutlass →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 80 | 0 |
| 1998 Cutlass | 155 | 2 |
| 1997 Cutlass | 96 | 2 |
| 1996 | 123 | 0 |
| 1995 Cutlass | 156 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cutlass model years, the 1996 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.