1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 2% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 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.
“The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass. While driving 30 MPH the passenger side rear tire began to vibrate. The dealer stated that the tread was separating and a new tire was needed. This was the third tire that separated. The mileage of the tire and tire pressure were unknown. The tire brand is cooper, cooper lifeliner classic ii, size,p215/60r16. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10201132, filed 2007-08, 98,000 miles“While driving, left front firestone fr721 tire p195/75r14 experienced tread separation, tires were installed at 23000 miles, vehicle received body damage due to the tire failure.”
NHTSA complaint #871344, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 16 | 20% |
| 1998 | 6 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 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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