Complaints
200
Crashes
21
Fires
2
Injuries
13
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:88,824 mi
Crash-related:2
#211 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:127,000 mi
Crash-related:9
#39 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 18 | 2 | — | 88,824 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 11 | 9 | — | 127,000 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 5 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring | 5 | — | — | 22,006 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,824
Air Bags:Frontal
11
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,000
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,006
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass has 200 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (18 complaints, avg 88,824 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (11 complaints, avg 127,000 mi); Vehicle Speed Control:Cables (9 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 81,561 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass include 21 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Oldsmobile Cutlass reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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