Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
NHTSA data on file today
The 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 47 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #03V527000 GM/STEERING GEAR BEARINGS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V171000 GM/INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 10 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 8 complaints
- Steering 5 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
Of the 47 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 47 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme presents frequent issues, notably with airbags and brakes, suggesting potential safety concerns over time. Other common failures increase maintenance demands.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | common |
| service brakes | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| engine cooling | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$700 | occasional |
| rack and pinion steering | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Replace timing belt at 100,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light activation
- Unusual brake noises
- Steering fluid leaks
- Unexpected battery drains
- Engine overheating issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.