1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 18%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the air bags of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 18% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10715553, filed 2015-05, 96,000 miles“Consumer received notice for recall 00v171000, and has been informed for eleven (11) months that part was unavailable. Consumer stated that other vehicles have been repaired under this recall. However, when he arrived for a scheduled appointment part was no longer available. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #889983, filed 2001-06“While driving at 35 MPH, consumer t-boned another vehicle and driver's side seat belt did not retract and hold consumer in place like it should have done. Contacted dealer. Consumer states that air bag did not deploy, one person was injured in accident.”
NHTSA complaint #8013848, filed 2002-07“Consumer was informed there was an additional recall campaign 00v171000 interior system: passive restraint air bag frontal. However, recall repairs were not performed due to lack of parts. Consumer has yet to be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #566014, filed 2002-06“Recall notice no.00v171oo was sent the the consumer regarding unexpected air bag deployment, however the repair is not available at this time, consumer is not satisfied and would like a disconnected air bag during the interum period.”
NHTSA complaint #553531, filed 2000-08Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass
20 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass
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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