While backing out of a driveway consumer changed gear to drive , and vehicle took off like an airplane. Vehicle was out of control. It jumped the curve and hit a tree. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Please provide any further information.
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass acceleration problems
17 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Cables8
- Linkages2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Oldsmobile Cutlass acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The cruise control cable may separate from the conduit end fitting while engaged and accelerator control could be lost.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 93V162000 · Recall details
What 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When turning on turn signal light accidently could touch cruise control switch which would activate, and engine will suddenly accelerate.
Was driving on expressway and vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. Pulled hard to left in front of semi-trailer which broadsided vehicle. Cruise control was not in use. Brakes failed to stop vehicle, and air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was totaled. No injuries. *ak
While driving 35 MPH, vehicle veered to the right and kept going to the right. Consumer pressed the brakes to slow down, but it caused vehicle to accelerate and hit a tree on a frontal impact during which the airbag did not deploy, failing to protect the occupant in this crash. Please provide further information.
Accelerator steel cable broke, causing loss of power.
While driving the vehicle accelerator cable broke, cauisng the vehicle not to acclerate and stay at a idle position, which almost caused an accident without prior warning. Dealer said it was wear and tear on the accelerator belt which caused it to break.
Throttle cable snapped causing vehicle to stall.
Accelerator cable broke.
While coming out of a drive through at the bank, the motor began to race, brakes would not respond and consumer ended up into a cement wall. Consumer was slightly injured.
Throttle cable snapped and vehicle was out of control.
Questions about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass acceleration
Does the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the acceleration of the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 93V162000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Oldsmobile Cutlass have the most acceleration problems?
The Oldsmobile Cutlass model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1994 (17 complaints), 1991 (12 complaints) and 1995 (12 complaints).
Other 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass problems
Brakes 36Electrical 18Visibility 18Engine 17Airbags 14Body 10Seat belts 8Suspension 8Fuel system 6Lights 6Locks 5Tires 5Transmission 5Steering 4Seats 1Wheels 1
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