1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 17%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 17% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle did not give any warning that the battery was discharging. This occurred while driving 55mph on interstate 95 in ma. The electrical system completely shut down as I exited the road. Second time this happened in 4 years. No icons came on to warn me. Frightening experience to have car stalled at exit with trucks egressing the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10039389, filed 2003-09, 46,138 miles“While driving the temperature gauge went hot. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic before the vehicle overheats. The dealership has serviced the vehicle 4 times for this issue, in which the thermostat, the water pump, the radiator and the intake gasket were replaced. However, the problem still exist.”
NHTSA complaint #10071946, filed 2004-04, 75,000 miles“When making turns and sometimes when you drive over a slight bump the heater fan will turn on by itself or if listening to the radio the station will change by itself. Also while driving the auto door locks will suddenly click.this vehicle has temperature and radio controls installed on steering wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10025366, filed 2003-07, 54,000 miles“We replaced the fuel filter because it was clogged, however, we then had to have the engine control module replaced as well as the catalitic converter.”
NHTSA complaint #702209, filed 1999-01“Vehicle stalled at any time/ any speed. Mechanic replaced wiring harness, wires were melted. Vehicle has not stalled since. Consumers concern was that same quality wires might fail in other locations of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #895070, filed 2001-08Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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