1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Total transmission failure at 55 mph.transmission failed completely while in the midst of traffic at 55 mph without any warning.there was no noises no slipping or any other indications.one minute everything was fine and all of a sudden the vehicle stops moving.in heavy traffic this can be very…”
filed Apr 24, 2001
“While putting the vehicle into gear it had to be put between drive and neutral, the dealer stated this was due to a shift on the dashboard, when putting the vehicle in reverse the vehicle would race, the dealer stated that this was nothing to worry about. *slc”
filed Jan 23, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Cutlass years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cutlass | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 Cutlass | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 Cutlass | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 Cutlass | 18 | 12% |
| 1994 Cutlass | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 Cutlass | 14 | 10% |
| 1992 Cutlass | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 Cutlass | 7 | 4% |
| 1990 Cutlass | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 Cutlass | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 Cutlass | 3 | 4% |
| 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.