1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%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 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4% 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.
“Engin echeck engine light came on, and the dealer said the air pump had failed. Even though my car is technically out of the 3 year warranty period by a few months, it has not reached 36,000 miles yet (3 yrs/36,000 mile warranty). I am trying to find out if there are reported problems with the air pump on the 1996 Cutlass.”
NHTSA complaint #717049, filed 2000-01“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“Engine check light on; diagnostic ran - reported bad air pump which was replaced. Within days light came back on. Diagnostic ran again; same code=bad air pump. Mechanic said the pump is a bad design. The pump allows water to get into pump which then gets into the engine causing damage and the light to come on. $500 later - no resolution; same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #721378, filed 2000-04“While starting vehicle engine would be making noises. Had vehicle serviced. Two-weeks later, engine check indicator light flashed. Engine shutdown, and would not restart. Dealer was contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #8002377, filed 2002-01Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 6 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
| 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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