MYRModel Year Report

1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass

● Typical for this model
1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:45:31.268Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 16 complaints 1985: 18 complaints 1986: 23 complaints 1986 1987: 16 complaints 1988: 74 complaints 1989: 113 complaints 1989 1990: 103 complaints 1991: 193 complaints 1992: 136 complaints 1992 1993: 139 complaints 1994: 148 complaints 1995: 156 complaints 1995 1996: 123 complaints 1996 1997: 96 complaints 1998: 155 complaints 1998 1999: 80 complaints 1999
1996: 123 complaints
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YearComplaints
19803
19813
19821
19835
198416
198518
198623
198716
198874
1989113
1990103
1991193
1992136
1993139
1994148
1995156
1996123
199796
1998155
199980

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 13 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER STATES THAT WAS INVOLVED ON A FRONT COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG EXPLODED ON HER FACE CAUSING PHISICAL DAMAGE TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021009

CONSUMER WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE DURING AN ACCIDENT AND WAS INJURED BY THE AIRBAG.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20020925

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980323

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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CRUISE CONTROL STUCK, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION/INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970527

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140409

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNI

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1999 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

◆ 1991 ● 1995 ● 1998

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass is rated "typical".

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

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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