MYRModel Year Report

1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

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1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:46:24.574Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 22 complaints 1988 1989: 23 complaints 1990: 38 complaints 1990 1994: 43 complaints 1995: 77 complaints 1995 1996: 47 complaints 1996 1997: 43 complaints 1997
1996: 47 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19873
198822
198923
199038
199443
199577
199647
199743

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 17%

17% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

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WHILE DRIVING AT 30 TO 40 MPH, CONSUMER'S WIFE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE ABS MODULATOR FAILED CAUSING TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKES.*AK *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20020829

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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THIS HAPPENED SOME TIME AGO BUT I RECENTLY READ OF AN INVESTIGATION THAT YOU HAVE UNDERTAKED AND DECIDED THAT THIS MAY BE RELEVANT. I ALSO HAVE SEEN SERVICE BULLETINS FOR THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040205

STEERING 4%

4% of complaints: steering — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19990831 — EA (closed 20011228)

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

R 20001229 — air bags

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CORROSION OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR'S INTERNAL WIRING, WHICH CAN OCCUR OVER TIME, COULD CAUSE THE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG. THIS DEPLOY

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INFLATORS ON THESE AIR BAGS.

Campaign 00V171000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030102 — RQ (closed 20030915)

POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE

I 20030915 — EA (closed 20031218)

POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE

R 20040205 — steering

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2004.

Campaign 03V527000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V171000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V527000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.