1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%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 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 6% of the 123 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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“Front seat belt will not retract when taking off or when it is on. Seatbelt will loosen, causing a loss of protection. Dealer has replaced retractor twice on front seatbelts. Dealer claimed the design of the seatbelt is causing the defect.”
NHTSA complaint #837166, filed 1999-06“Consumer was involved in a rear end collision. Upon impact, consumers driver's side lap and shoulder belt became unattached. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide furthr details.”
NHTSA complaint #898459, filed 2001-10Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 15 | 11% |
| 1991 | 26 | 13% |
| 1990 | 12 | 12% |
| 1989 | 11 | 10% |
| 1988 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 5 | 31% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
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 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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