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1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brakes Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
40%of 43 total for the year
Median mileage
67,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 40% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 miles

“Vehicle was going 35mph and emerrgency brake light and antilock brake light illuminated. Brakes failed, and vehicle was forced to run a red light. Brakes were making a hissing noise before they failed. An independent mechanic diagnosed that master cylinder, rotors and discs failed. Oldsmobile manufacturer was notified.”

NHTSA complaint #8015192, filed 2002-07

“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 cars came with ABS , and some didn't.”

NHTSA complaint #862385, filed 2000-05

“Abs light will come on and stay on. Also, there is extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer. Consumer stated that vehicle was at dealer several times but dealer couldn't find anything wrong with the brakes. The problem still exist.”

NHTSA complaint #8018164, filed 2002-09

“Engine check light and the anti- lock brake light are illuminated on the dashboard. Also, experiencing problems with excessive wear of the brake rotors. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #864728, filed 2000-07

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
19971228%
1996919%
19952127%
19941740%
1990718%
1989417%
1988523%

Other parts of the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Engine cooling
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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