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 dangerous especially if your in the middle lane and your car suddenly fails without any warnings what so ever.
1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass transmission problems
13 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission9
- Manual transmission1
- Driveline: universal joint1
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Oldsmobile Cutlass transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Vehicle will not shift out of gear when it is cold. Dealer replaced a solenoid, but problem is still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Vehcile shutters when trying to take off from a stop, consumer took vehicle to a mechanic, and he said it was a transmission problem.
Original transmission failure at 52,000 miles. Dealer notified and had repairs done. Currently at 107,000 miles, transmisson failed again. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was no longer under warranty. *ak
A second transmission has failed at 56,000 miles. There was a technical bulletin issued in feb. 1997, # 67-71-64. Oldsmobile did not make anyone aware of problem. Will not fix problem because over warranty period, though they knew of problems with the transmission existed. A transmission should last well over 150,000 miles and should not have to be replaced every 52,000 to 56,000 miles. They should be required to notify all owners of this problem so it can be fixed before warranty expires. They should also be required to fix any transmission that has failed, beacuse of there self diagnosed problems.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Dealership wouldn't even give me the name of the regional service manager to discuss the problem with. Dealership quoted close to $2000 to repair the vehicle and it would take 2 weeks. Had it fixed by a mom and pop for $950
Transmission failed, found metal in filter and pan. Mjs
Transmission failed due to valve body wear at 47,667 miles (was told defective valve body). Transmission replaced - it was not covered under warranty.
Questions about the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass transmission
Does the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the transmission of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Oldsmobile Cutlass have bad transmission?
The Oldsmobile Cutlass model years with the most transmission complaints are 1995 (18 complaints), 1993 (14 complaints) and 1996 (13 complaints).
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