Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
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- Summary
- SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
- Consequence
- THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
- Summary
- THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE HOSE(S) CAN CONTACT THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE(S) TO WEAR THROUGH.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE HOSE POSITION AND REPLACE THOSE HOSES IN AN INCORRECT POSITION WITH NEW HOSES AND CORRECTLY ROUTED.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A LEAK IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE WILL CAUSE A LOSS OF ONE HALF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM AND EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE LINE CLEARANCE AND REPOSITION THE BRAKE LINES. BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE INDENTATIONS WILL BE REPLACED.
EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL
- Summary
- THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CONDUIT END FITTING WHILE ENGAGED AND ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD BE LOST.
- Consequence
- LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL MAY NOT REDUCE ENGINE SPEEDTO A LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE CAN STILL BE STOPPEDWITH THE SERVICE BRAKE, LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLECRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE.
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Owner complaints (148)
148 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 148 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 36 | 24.3% |
| Electrical system | 19 | 12.8% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 17 | 11.5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 11.5% |
| Visibility | 16 | 10.8% |
| Air bags | 14 | 9.5% |
| Structure | 10 | 6.8% |
| Seat belts | 8 | 5.4% |
| Suspension | 8 | 5.4% |
| Fuel system | 6 | 4.1% |
How 1994 compares with other Cutlass years
Best and worst Cutlass years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 103 | 6 |
| 1991 | 193 | 6 |
| 1992 | 136 | 3 |
| 1993 | 139 | 4 |
| 1994 | 148 | 4 |
| 1995 | 156 | 3 |
| 1996 | 123 | 0 |
| 1997 | 96 | 2 |
| 1998 | 155 | 2 |
| 1999 | 80 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass FAQ
How many recalls does the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 97V017000 (visibility), 95V061000 (brake), 94V211000 (brake), 93V162000 (vehicle speed control). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems?
Owners filed 148 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (36), Electrical system (19), Engine and engine cooling (17) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1994 Cutlass compare with other years?
Among the 1990–1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass model years at least five years old, the 1999 drew the fewest complaints (80) and the 1991 the most (193). The 1994 drew 148. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.