1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine problems

17 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 12%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
8
Engine
7
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Oldsmobile Cutlass engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 8 Loss of power 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 6, 2005 · Engine · 59,800 miles · OH

The intake gasket leaked anti-freeze. The consumer took the vehicle to repair shop. The consumer was told that these 3.1 liter engines had a lot of problems. *ak *sc

Filed Sep 5, 2001 · Engine · MA

There is a piston slap in engine which means that oil does not reach pistons well enough. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything about it.*ak

Filed Jul 10, 2001 · Engine · LA

While driving, engine failed causing loss of power, dealer stated a rod came through the engine block, upon inspection dealer found the wrong size oil drain plug on the oil pan, consumer states two computers were previously installed due to vehicle experiencing power loss, fuel filter was also replaced in an attempt to correct the problem, consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Engine · IA

While traveling 55mph on highway without prior warning consumer began to experience engine failure. After vehicle was taken to an out of state repair shop it was discovered that engine had blown up. Consumer replaced entire engine at his own expense. When consumer returned home, dealer and manufacturer were contatced, but refused to reimburse for repairs.

Filed May 12, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · PR

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Apr 2, 2001 · Engine · FL

Engine oil burning

Filed Jan 17, 2001 · Engine · PA

Head gasket prematurely failed at only 38,000 miles, causing damage to engine.

Filed Jul 24, 2000 · Engine · NY

While traveling vehicle would lose all power. Dealer has been contacted, and stated that timing chain needed to be replacd . Returned timing chain was replaced three times. Please provide further information.

Filed Jul 19, 2000 · Engine · OH

Engine head gasket is leaking coolant onto engine. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Sep 9, 1999 · Engine · NY

Vehicle stalls while driving due to tming chain failure. This happens in all weather conditions and the dealer has been contacted.

Questions about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine

Does the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass have engine problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the engine of the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Oldsmobile Cutlass have bad engine?

The Oldsmobile Cutlass model years with the most engine complaints are 1998 (32 complaints), 1991 (30 complaints) and 1992 (18 complaints).