1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Seats 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 seats of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 5% of the 123 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“When the consumer applied the brakes, the ABS failed, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. Also, consumer would like to add that the front seat recliner mechanims do not lock into position and can allow for seat occupants to be thrown forward into the steering column, dash, windshield during a crash. Mjj”
NHTSA complaint #10015987, filed 2003-04Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 8 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
| 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 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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