1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Problems
- Complaints
- 43filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 3.1L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. The part named most often is brakes, with 17 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling (5) and vehicle speed control (5). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 81,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes17 40%
- Engine cooling5 12%
- Air bags4 9.3%
- Electrical system3 7.0%
- Exterior lighting3 7.0%
- Fuel system2 4.7%
- Other or unknown2 4.7%
- Seat belts2 4.7%
Also reported: Suspension (2), Seats (1), Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “The brakes are a constant repair they never worked and constantly need replacement the dealer "fixed" the brakes but shortly after -the ABS light came on and they won't honor the braked job because they entered in the wrong date of repair date. The cooling system is always needed for these cars. Mine has been sitting for months now with the brakes out and the cooling system leaking with an expensive repair of 500.00 -some metal tube leaks -they have to take the entire car apart to fix it !”
NHTSA complaint #10070215, filed 2004-01, 67,000 milesEngine cooling: “After parking the vehicle and turning the engine off consumer smelled a very strong gasoline odor inside and outside the vehicle. The dealer could not determine the cause of the odor.”
NHTSA complaint #10044572, filed 2003-10, 35,000 milesVehicle speed control: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #818811, filed 1997-11Air bags: “While starting the vehicle driver's air bag deployed. Passenger sustained a cut to forehead and bruises to the knees when coming in contact with the air bag.”
NHTSA complaint #10089986, filed 2004-08Mileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 67,000 and 99,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Supreme · sedan | not rated | 4 / 1 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Supreme FWD | 3.1L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Cutlass Supreme FWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.
Other model years of the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 43 | 68,500 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 47 | 67,500 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 77 | 103,000 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 43 | 81,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 38 | 95,375 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 23 | 120,000 | 1 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 22 | 70,000 | 1 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
All Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme have?
NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 17 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 5.
Has the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme get?
The EPA rates the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (Cutlass Supreme, 3.1L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 81,000 miles and the middle half falls between 67,000 and 99,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.