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1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems
Owners have filed 200 complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 20% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 11%.
Complaints200
Crashes21
Fires2
Injuries13
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 20.0% · 40
Electrical system 11.0% · 22
Vehicle speed control 9.5% · 19
Visibility 8.5% · 17
Engine and engine cooling 8.5% · 17
Air bags 7.5% · 15
Structure 5.0% · 10
Seat belts 4.0% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 21 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 13 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Oldsmobile Cutlass in this data, 1994 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1991 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 5 in the last three years against 5 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 75,000 miles.
In owners' own words
When applying brakes intermittently there would be extended stopping distance. Vehicle been in dealer's shop for repairs, and problem still reoccurring. *Ak to correct the problem dealer replace brake shoes, brake sensors, brake light bulb, rotors and new tires but the problem still reoccurring. Service brakes, hydraulic
The vehicle pulsates when applying brakes, consumer was informed that the rear brakes were inoperable and were replaced, calipers were overhauled, front rotors were resurfaced, also rear rotors were resurfaced. Service brakes, hydraulic
While driving experienced intermittent alternator failure, causing abs light to appear/ loss of power assist/ steering/brakes and when applying brakes, the front end vibrates, failure caused engine shutdown. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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Other Oldsmobile Cutlass years
1991 266 complaints · 28.9% service brakes, hydraulic 1992 182 complaints · 37.4% service brakes, hydraulic 1993 193 complaints · 29.0% service brakes, hydraulic 1995 199 complaints · 20.1% service brakes, hydraulic 1996 160 complaints · 16.3% service brakes, hydraulic 1997 161 complaints · 18.6% service brakes, hydraulic