1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 7% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 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.
“Driving down the highway and went to turn the corner at a green light and the steering wheel was hard to turn I almost hit another car. The air bags light has been staying on since 2009.”
NHTSA complaint #10715553, filed 2015-05, 96,000 miles“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“When turning the steering wheel towards the right it locked up, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The problem had gotten worse when making left turns along with a loud noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10057712, filed 2004-03, 44,000 miles“When turning the steering wheel towards the left, the steering wheel locked up. The dealer told the consumer they would not know what to do and it would be costly to locate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10061636, filed 2004-04, 20,000 miles“While driving without any warning the steering wheel locked up while making a left turn. The consumer believed the problem his vehicle experienced was the same as recall #02v286000.”
NHTSA complaint #10042249, filed 2003-10, 115,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013031Jan 29, 2004Power steering gear lower pinion bearing, safety recall 03062.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 21 | 14% |
| 1997 | 20 | 21% |
| 1996 | 8 | 7% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 17 | 9% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 9 | 8% |
| 1988 | 5 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 19% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 3 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass
22 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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