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.
Oldsmobile Cutlass adaptive cruise problems
12 of the 1,326 owner complaints about the Oldsmobile Cutlass describe adaptive cruise control problems, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 12
- worst model year
- 1994
By model year
- 19981
- 19972
- 19962
- 19951
- 19944
- 19921
- 19911
Often reported together
Sudden acceleration 4No deployment 2Wipers 1Steering noise 1
What owners say
When car starts up, races fast, ruff shifts into gear, cruise control wont work, and blinker is dim when lights are on.
Consumers son was operating the vehicle with the cruise control engaged. Tapping the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control, the vehicle did not respond. Thinking the accelerator was stuck, consumer tried to free it by hand. The accelerator was free and functioning. The dealers final diagnosis was the cruise control linkage did not disengage but held the accelerator open, causing a racing engine and runaway vehicle. *jg
When turning on turn signal light accidently could touch cruise control switch which would activate, and engine will suddenly accelerate.
I am having problems with my rear brake system and I was told that there was a recall on my car because of the brakes and I was not informed of this befor nor after I baught this car. I want someone to look at my brakes free of charge, to inform me if I have the problem that this car was recalled for. I also am wondering about the cruise control I was driving my car at 65 MPH. And it was on cruise control and the car started to accelerate on its own and wouldnt stop . I would also like to have that looked at. Thank you for all your help
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
Cruise controle sticks/ vehicle idles, and will not stop unless consumer shifts to neutral.
This car has had all of its scheduled maintenance performed at the dealership. During the first year that I owned the car, a) the cruise control stopped working and the cable from the cruise control power unit to the throttle body had to be replaced, and b) the carpet started balding in an area where there normally isn't any contact with my feet. During the past few months, a) the generator died leaving me stranded at a 24-lane toll plaza on the new jersey turnpike, and b) the positive battery terminal pulled out of the battery, draining the battery acid and leaving me with a dead car and a shopping cart full of groceries.
Cruise control set at 65 MPH suddenly accelerated to 80 MPH on flat ground. When making a left turn the steering wheel locks steering stays stiff and hard to turn most time at low speeds. Noise and whistle comes from steering. Low pitch rattle, clink, squeak noise coming from front of vehicle during low speed. Slow and hard starting,intermittent misfire. Trim over rt. And left rear doors is buckling. Discovered black elec. Tape holding body frame at doors together (paint chip of tape) after using the heater when I turn the engine off there is a bubbling noise which comes from under the front of the car.
When driving at highway speed of 70mph, the vehicle will downshift at a low speed, and continue to jerk with a full or a half tank, and with cruise control on or off. In for repair, no problem found.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Oldsmobile Cutlass adaptive cruise
Which Oldsmobile Cutlass years have adaptive cruise control problems problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (4 complaints), 1996 (2 complaints) and 1997 (2 complaints).
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