1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 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.
“1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme, the rear strut mount brackets are bad, everyone we have spoken to have had them break even those who have purchased there vehicles new have said the brackets failed and had to be replaced within the first year of purchase. If the bracket breaks it can lead the driver to wreck or even the strut being propelled through the back seat. The bolts holding the brackets in place sheered off. We do have the original bracket.”
NHTSA complaint #10285048, filed 2009-09, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile ciera. While driving approximately 30 to 40 MPH she heard a rubbing and squeaking noise in the front of the vehicle. She stated that when she was making a turn, the vehicle made a squeaking noise. She continued to drive the vehicle to a local repair shop. The mechanic looked under the hood and noticed that the strut housing was pushing up against the hood. The dealer told the contact that there were no related recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. She stated that the vehicle was not drivable. The approximate failure and current mileages were 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10343987, filed 2010-07, 200,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 11 | 14% |
| 1998 | 18 | 12% |
| 1997 | 8 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 7 | 6% |
| 1988 | 8 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 11% |
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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