1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 59 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.2 times the median Cutlass Supreme year — the 1994 model ranks #3 of 12 Cutlass Supreme years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
Brakes leads the complaint categories with 20 reports (34% of the total).
59
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
1
Investigations
3
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1994 compare to other Cutlass Supreme years?
What are the most common 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 20 | 34% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 5 | 8% | ▲ up |
| Speed Control | 5 | 8% | ▲ up |
| Airbags | 4 | 7% | new |
| Suspension | 4 | 7% | ▲ up |
| Visibility & Wipers | 4 | 7% | ▲ up |
| Lighting | 3 | 5% | — flat |
| Electrical System | 3 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Other | 2 | 3% | ▲ up |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 2 | 3% | ▲ up |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 1 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 2% | new |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — flat |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“ABS HAS BEEN LOCKING UP OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. ABS WOULD TURN ON & OFF AT ANY TIME & CONSUMER WAS AFRAID THAT VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED IN SNOW & RAIN. CONSUMER WANTED MANUFACTURER TO PUT IN WRITING THAT ABS WAS SAFE & THEY REFUSED TO DO SO. THEY STATED THAT IT WAS NOT A SAFTEY FEATURE SINCE SOME…”
“CONSUMER STATES THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING ALL OVER DRIVEWAY. CONSUMER STATES ONE OF THE FUEL LINES WAS LEAKING. DEALER REPLACED METAL FUEL LINE WITH A RUBBER HOSE. CONSUMER STATES THAT 99000 MILES VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. CONSUMER RAISED HOOD AND OIL WAS SQUIRTING ACROSS ENGINE, TOOK TO MECHANIC AND…”
“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 45 MPH THE CONSUMER TRIED TO GO AROUND A TRUCK WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED AFTER ACCELERATING FOR A COUPLE SECONDS, AND THE ENGINE POWER WENT OFF, LEAVING THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WHITOUT POWER. *AK”
“THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE MALFUNCTIONING CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON SIX OCCAISIONS & DEALER REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR / HOSE THREE TIMES. THERE IS A RECALL(97V017000), BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *YC”
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme — common questions
Is the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 59 complaints put the 1994 model at #3 of 12 Cutlass Supreme years. It is one of the Cutlass Supreme years to avoid.
What are the most common 1994 Cutlass Supreme problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (20 complaints), engine (5 complaints), speed control (5 complaints).
Does the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.
Is the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Which Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Cutlass Supreme years to avoid are 1995, 1997, 1994, 1996, 1990. The cleanest record among Cutlass Supreme years belongs to 1980.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.