While starting the vehicle driver's air bag deployed. Passenger sustained a cut to forehead and bruises to the knees when coming in contact with the air bag.
The worst 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme problems
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Problems by type
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- Brakes16
- Acceleration5
- Engine5
- Airbags4
- Electrical3
- Lights3
- Visibility3
- Fuel system2
- Seat belts2
- Suspension2
- Body1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Inappropriate air bag deployment
The failure rate (1.25/100k) on this issue is low.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of the agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constiture a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.odi will continue to closely monitor this issue.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.an engineering analysis closing report is included in the public file.
EA96023
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 19
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4T60-E transxales may comment on a grinding and / or...
- Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension
- Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered...
- Some vehicles may exhibit front suspension scrunch / popping type noise coming from the front of vehicle...
- Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes...
- Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light...
See all 19 bulletins for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 |
| 3.4L 6‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 24 | 18 |
What 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brake lights continuously went out without warning. When this occurred fuse and the bulb blew out, and needed to be replaced. This was caused by a short in the electrical system. Vehicle had been serviced 3 times, and a diagnostic test was performed, but the problem was not resolved. *ak
Vehicle, was taken to a repair shop for an inspection, and mechanic determined that engine k-frame corroded, and had to be replaced.
The brakes are a constant repair they never worked and constantly need replacement the dealer "fixed" the brakes but shortly after -the ABS light came on and they won't honor the braked job because they entered in the wrong date of repair date. The cooling system is always needed for these cars. Mine has been sitting for months now with the brakes out and the cooling system leaking with an expensive repair of 500.00 -some metal tube leaks -they have to take the entire car apart to fix it !
After parking the vehicle and turning the engine off consumer smelled a very strong gasoline odor inside and outside the vehicle. The dealer could not determine the cause of the odor.
Fuel tank rusted out and leaked gas and fumes.
On a 1994 oldsmobile cutlass supreme convertible with the 3.4 liter dohc engine, the high pressure (I.e., inlet) power steering line failed catastrophically. The point of failure was about 2 inches above where the line turns 90 degrees vertically up at the right frame rail and between the transmission housing and the front frame rear cross-member. A bolt and bracket for different assembly interfered with and wore a hole in the flexible part of the line.
Intermintently the windshield wipers inoperable obstructing the drivers view. A recall has been issued on this similar makes and models, however this vehicle is not due to VIN# dealer and manufacturer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
Abs light will come on and stay on. Also, there is extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer. *ak consumer stated that vehicle was at dealer several times but dealer couldn't find anything wrong with the brakes. The problem still exist.
Vehicle has problem accelerating. Dealer stated that a valve could be defective, contacted dealer, and dealer could not find cause of problem.
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Questions about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Is the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme reliable?
Owners have filed 42 complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, close to a typical Cutlass Supreme model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
Brakes, with 16 complaints. Next is acceleration (5).
How many recalls does the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have bad brakes?
The Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (21 complaints), 1994 (16 complaints) and 1997 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme range from 18 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.1L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 26 highway.
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