1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (10 reports).

2Recalls
47Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Cutlass Supreme?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme recalls

Steering:Rack And Pinion

Recall 03V527Dec 11, 2003750,283 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal

Recall 00V171Jul 3, 2000268,146 vehicles affected

Most common 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme problems

Problem areas named in the 47 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic10
Air Bags10
Engine And Engine Cooling9
Electrical System8
Steering5
Visibility2
Structure2
Power Train2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Fuel System, Gasoline1

What owners report

2004-08-20, Steering
THE CONSUMER IS DISABLED WHICH PRECLUDES HER FROM DRIVING 30-40 MILES TO THE NEAREST OLDSMOBILE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A RACK AND PINION RECALL AND THE CONSUMER WANTED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE THE NEAREST CHEVROLET DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE CHEVROLET DEALER'S SERVICE DEPT THAT THE REPAIRS COULD NOT BE DONE THERE. *PH *CB
2004-04-30, Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT HOT. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC BEFORE THE VEHICLE OVERHEATS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS SERVICED THE VEHICLE 4 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE, IN WHICH THE THERMOSTAT, THE WATER PUMP, THE RADIATOR AND THE INTAKE GASKET WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *LA
2004-04-07, Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE FOR A REGULAR MAINTENANCE TO INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING COOLANT, INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE OF $410.00. *AK *NM
2004-04-05, Engine And Engine Cooling
THE CONSUMER HEARD A TICKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE NOISE BY THE DEALERSHIP THEY NOTICED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE OIL. THIS OCCURS BECAUSE THE MANIFOLD IS MAKE OF PLASTIC. *NM
2004-03-29, Engine And Engine Cooling
CAR PROBLEMS WITH 1996 CUTLASS KEEPS STALLING I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED INTAKE GASKET PUT NEW BATTERY IN AN HAD OTHER REPAIRS THIS CAR ONLY HAS 96000 MILES. *AK

1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme questions

Does the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme: Steering:Rack And Pinion; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?

Based on 47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (10), Air Bags (10), Engine And Engine Cooling (9).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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