Windshield wiper does not work. Sometimes it will work when left signal light is on
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass: windshield wiper failure
10 of the 147 complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
- 19986
- 19974
- 19952
- 199410
- 19931
What owners say
My boyfriend and I have an oldsmobile cutlass supreme 1994 the other day we got in the car to drive and the wipers wasn't working unless we turned on the left turn signal. We need a recall replacement. Also we have an exception due before the end of the month.
Turn signal switch/multi function switch that also controls the cruise control, wipers, and windshield washer. 1. I can't put the turn signal lever in the locked position when signaling a right or left turn, the signals won't work. I have to apply just enough pressure on the lever to make the signals blink. 2. My emergency flashers won't work at all and I had to remove the upper part of the switch on the steering column because if you accidentally bump it the turn signals and brake lights won't work. 3. My windshield wipers will not work on low unless I turn on the left turn signal. When the left signal is blinking the wipers work perfect on low. When I turn the wipers on fast they will not work unless the left turn signal is on and then they go up three inches and down three inches.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 oldsmobile cutlass supreme. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the vehicle could possibly fall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 97v017000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring). The contact inquired with the dealer and was advised that the manufacturer was no longer honoring the recall because the recall was initiated in 1997. The contact stated that he was never informed of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 46,000.
Tl*- the contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently. He would have to jiggle the left turn signal for the windshield wipers to work. The contact had the windshield wipers repaired on august 17, 2004. The dealer said that the this vehicle was not a part of recall 97v017000 due to the VIN. The contact was also told by the manufacturer that the failure was due to the vehicles age and mileage. The contact's vehicle was having the same failure as described in the recall, and would like to be reimbursed. The contact has the repair order.
Windshield wipers stopped working without warning during a rain storm. To get them to work, consumer had to put the switch in the left turning signal position. Dealer has been contacted.
The federal safety agency recall 97v017000 and manufacturer's recall 97003 concerning windshield wiper/washer switch. Consumer received the recall, but dealer won't do recall repairs due to not finding the recall in their system.
When trying to use windshield wipers, the windshield wipers work intermittently, and that is a defect for consumer when driving in rain.
Wire broke inside windshield wiper/washer switch.
While driving, suddenly windshield wipers stopped working, during a snow storm, result ran up on curb, hit hwy sign. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
- What is wrong
- Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 97V017000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
10 of 147 owner complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass (7%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass
ABS 9No deployment 8Stalling 8Brake failure 7Door locks 6Loss of power 5
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