1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles.
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.
“The ABS check light remained on, which the owner's manual indicated that the brakes may not operate properly. Consumer contacted manufacturer. The brake lights failed and a wire within the steering column broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10113668, filed 2005-03, 125,000 miles“Steering column turn switch failure caused rear brake lights to go out completely - total dark - this is very dangerous, and will cause a rear end collision! ! It is also hard to discover - that's why people don't use turn signals - they wear out early, and cost a lot! Brake lights are major safety equipment!!”
NHTSA complaint #760731, filed 2002-04“Head lights come on as soon as you start engine (safety feature), however there is no way of turning off headlights in blinding snow storms or dense fog, making visibility very difficult.”
NHTSA complaint #520929, filed 1997-08Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 6 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
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 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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