1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%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 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 5% 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.
“At about 20000 miles the engine lost power , had a rough idle and then engine check light came on. I took the car to the dealer and they replaced two injectors. About 1000 miles later, the engine did the same thing and the ses light came on. I took it back to the dealer and they replaced the other four injectors.”
NHTSA complaint #708169, filed 1999-07“The consumer has been experiencing problems with fuel tank. While driving fuel leaks from fuel tank. In addition, smells fumes. The manufacturer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #831419, filed 1998-11Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 5 | 5% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
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 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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