1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Rack and pinion (steering)
Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began on february 5, 2004. Owners should contact…
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Air bags: frontal
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the air bag inflator's internal wiring, which can occur over time, could cause the inadvertent deployment of the driver's air bag. This deployment could occur during vehicle start-up, while the vehicle is parked or idling, or while in operation.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 66,521 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 *n”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 17, 2004 · Engine and engine cooling
“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 thermos”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 30, 2004 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–18 / 24–26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.1/3.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | 0 | 3 |
| 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | 1 | 22 |
| 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | 1 | 23 |
| 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | 1 | 38 |
| 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | 0 | 43 |
| 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | 1 | 77 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | 2 | 47 |
| 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme | 1 | 43 |
Checking a specific 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
How do I know if my 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Oldsmobile dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V171000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.