1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 6% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile sierra sl (na). The contact stated that the dashboard above the instrument panel became black and hot when the vehicle was driven at night. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 5,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10619043, filed 2014-08, 5,000 miles“Problems with vehicle's door and window equipment. Power windows broke/ window motor was replaced and vehicle door is sticking when opened or closed. Door was adjusted and the hinges were sprayed.”
NHTSA complaint #10055871, filed 2004-02“Vehicle was parked with window on driver's side down. Six hours later, vehicle's door was on fire behind the panel. Driver's door lock mechanism, which used a remote control, caught on fire. The key was not in the ignition & vehicle was turned off.”
NHTSA complaint #862897, filed 2000-06“Both rear door locks fail randomly. They may work for several weeks. When dissassembled, there is nothing mechanically that has failed. On the first ocassion, the rod from the left rear door lock lever had fallen from the bellcrank. That was several months ago. This time however, that was checked and it was in its proper location. When the door locks malfunction, there is no way to open the doors either from the inside or outside. After several attemps, the locks begin to work and the doors can be opened. …”
NHTSA complaint #703896, filed 1999-03Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 7% |
| 1993 | 9 | 6% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 20 | 10% |
| 1990 | 8 | 8% |
| 1989 | 9 | 8% |
| 1988 | 9 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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