MYRModel Year Report

1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass

● Typical for this model
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:38:41.502Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Cutlass Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 16 complaints 1985: 18 complaints 1986: 23 complaints 1986 1987: 16 complaints 1988: 74 complaints 1989: 113 complaints 1989 1990: 103 complaints 1991: 193 complaints 1992: 136 complaints 1992 1993: 139 complaints 1994: 148 complaints 1994 1995: 156 complaints 1995 1996: 123 complaints 1997: 96 complaints 1998: 155 complaints 1998 1999: 80 complaints 1999
1994: 148 complaints
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YearComplaints
19803
19813
19821
19835
198416
198518
198623
198716
198874
1989113
1990103
1991193
1992136
1993139
1994148
1995156
1996123
199796
1998155
199980

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 28%

28% of complaints: service brakes — 41 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASH FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180614

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH/MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH THAT ALSO CONTROLS THE CRUISE CONTROL, WIPERS, AND WINDSHIELD WASHER. 1. I CAN'T PUT THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER IN THE LOCKED POSITION WHEN SIGNALING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE SIGNALS WON'T WORK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131212

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING and VISIBILITY/WIPER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cables and linkages.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

VISIBILITY 11%

11% of complaints: visibility — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch/wiring and windshield.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, DURING A SNOW STORM, RESULT RAN UP ON CURB, HIT HWY SIGN. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950117

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19931021 — vehicle speed control

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.

Campaign 93V162000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19941125 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 94V211000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19950323 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 95V061000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970306 — visibility

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.

Campaign 97V017000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

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 UNI

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.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V162000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V211000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V061000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V017000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1999 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

◆ 1991 ● 1995 ● 1998

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.