1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1% of the 123 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Cadillac & 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass ciera. Consumer writes in regards to both vehicle sudden acceleration issues. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10577698, filed 2014-04Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass
22 complaintsBrakes
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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