1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ltr fm (fl) re defective 1996 oldsmobile ciera. *ts the engine overheated, the battery had a low charge and the vehicle was low on fuel and oil. The oxygen sensor was replaced when the engine light illuminated. The indicator for the fuel never gave an actual reading of the fuel in the tank, it…”
filed Dec 30, 2005
“Ltr fm consumer (fl) re defective 1996 oldsmobile ciera. *ts six months after vehicle was purchased the consumer notice that the service engine light would flash on and off intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the oxygen sensor. The vehicle ran fine for a while then the…”
filed Dec 21, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Cutlass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 13 | 16% |
| 1998 Cutlass | 32 | 21% |
| 1997 Cutlass | 15 | 16% |
| 1995 Cutlass | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 Cutlass | 17 | 11% |
| 1993 Cutlass | 9 | 6% |
| 1992 Cutlass | 18 | 13% |
| 1991 Cutlass | 30 | 16% |
| 1990 Cutlass | 7 | 7% |
| 1989 Cutlass | 17 | 15% |
| 1988 Cutlass | 8 | 11% |
| 1986 Cutlass | 3 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.