1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 148 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (24% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 oldsmobile cutlass. The contact stated that the horn would inadvertently engage. The contact was unable to disengage the horn and, as a result, the fuse went out. The contact was uncertain if the failure would affect the air bags. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and suggested having the vehicle diagnosed and repaired by a dealer. The failure mileage was not available.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2018
“My boyfriend and I have an oldsmobile cutlass supreme 1994 the other day we got in the car to drive and the wipers wasn't working unless we turned on the left turn signal. We need a recall replacement. Also we have an exception due before the end of the month. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 oldsmobile cutlass supreme. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the vehicle could possibly fall under NHTSA campaign id number: 97v017000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring). The contact inquired with the dealer and was advised that the manufacturer was no longer honoring the recall because the recall was initiated in 1997. The contact stated that he was never informed of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 46,000.”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2010
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 oldsmobile cutlass supreme. While turning the ignition to start the vehicle, the front driver's side air bag spontaneously deployed. The contact sustained minor injuries to her nose from the deployment. She has pictures of the vehicle after the failure, and is in the process of notifying the dealer and the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 127,000. Updated 07/15/08. *lj updated 07/15/08”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2008
“Entered my car after being inside store put the key in the ignition to start car when the air bag in steering wheel went off. The car had not been struck from the front or rear at the time of my entry, I became dizzy from the powder. The horn became activated and would not stop. Had to remove a fuse to get the horn to stop. *nm”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated while turning the steering wheel from side to side there was a rubbing noise followed by steam pouring from under the hood. Also, the strong odor of oil was present. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection. The dealer determined the power steering hose rubbed into a mounting bolt which resulted in a power steering fluid leak. The service department replaced the power steering hose and fluid.”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2006
“Both of the rear doors will not open. Consumer can try using the remote or try to pull the locks up manually, they will not open. No recalls found.*ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Mar 2005
“The intake gasket leaked anti-freeze. The consumer took the vehicle to repair shop. The consumer was told that these 3.1 liter engines had a lot of problems. *ak *sc *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2005
“Tl*- the contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently. He would have to jiggle the left turn signal for the windshield wipers to work. The contact had the windshield wipers repaired on august 17, 2004. The dealer said that the this vehicle was not a part of recall 97v017000 due to the VIN. The contact was also told by the manufacturer that the failure was due to the vehicles age and mileage. The contact's vehicle was having the same failure as described in the recall, and would like to be reimbursed. The contact has the repair order. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2004
“Bridgestone tire tred separation causing $2000 in right front fender damage plus radio antenna damage, ABS senser damage, etc. Sent tire and copies of paper work to firestone, but they denied the clain. The tire was still in warentee. I am having the tire returned from firestone. No damage has been fixed yet. Thank goodness, the car is drivable.”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 15 of these complaints and injuries in 10 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CONDUIT END FITTING WHILE ENGAGED AND ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD BE LOST.
Remedy: REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE.
THE BRAKE LINES CAN CONTACT THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE FRAME SIDE RAIL. THE LINES CAN WEAR THROUGH RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE LINE CLEARANCE AND REPOSITION THE BRAKE LINES. BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE INDENTATIONS WILL BE REPLACED.
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE HOSE(S) CAN CONTACT THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE(S) TO WEAR THROUGH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE HOSE POSITION AND REPLACE THOSE HOSES IN AN INCORRECT POSITION WITH NEW HOSES AND CORRECTLY ROUTED.
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
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Is the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass reliable?
NHTSA has 148 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (24% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 86,000 miles or less.
Does the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.