1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (40 reports).

4Recalls
148Owner complaints
15Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Cutlass?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass recalls

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring

Recall 97V017Feb 11, 1997349,331 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 93V162Sep 27, 1993579 vehicles affected

Most common 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems

Problem areas named in the 148 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic40
Electrical System22
Vehicle Speed Control19
Visibility17
Engine And Engine Cooling17
Air Bags15
Structure10
Seat Belts8
Suspension8
Fuel System, Gasoline7

What owners report

2020-02-01, Visibility/Wiper
WINDSHIELD WIPER DOES NOT WORK. SOMETIMES IT WILL WORK WHEN LEFT SIGNAL LIGHT IS ON
2018-06-14, Electrical System
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.
2014-11-24, Visibility/Wiper
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
2013-12-12, Visibility/Wiper
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. I HAVE TO APPLY JUST ENOUGH PRESSURE ON THE LEVER TO MAKE THE SIGNALS BLINK. 2. MY EMERGENCY FLASHERS WON'T WORK AT ALL AND I HAD TO REMOVE THE UPPER PART OF THE SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY BUMP IT THE TURN SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WON'T WORK. 3. MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK ON LOW UNLESS I TURN ON THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL. WHEN THE LEFT SIGNAL IS BLINKING THE WIPERS WORK PERFECT ON LOW. WHEN I TURN THE WIPERS ON FAST THEY
2010-08-24, Visibility
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.

1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass questions

Does the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (40), Electrical System (22), Vehicle Speed Control (19).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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