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1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Air bags Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
9%of 148 total for the year
Median mileage
127,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 9% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“Entered my car after being inside store put the key in the ignition to start car when the air bag in steering wheel went off. The car had not been struck from the front or rear at the time of my entry, I became dizzy from the powder. The horn became activated and would not stop. Had to remove a fuse to get the horn to stop.”

NHTSA complaint #10171987, filed 2006-10

“The contact owns a 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme. While turning the ignition to start the vehicle, the front driver's side air bag spontaneously deployed. The contact sustained minor injuries to her nose from the deployment. She has pictures of the vehicle after the failure, and is in the process of notifying the dealer and the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 127,000. Updated 07/15/08. Updated 07/15/08”

NHTSA complaint #10231125, filed 2008-06, 127,000 miles

“Was traveling about 44mph on a main street and when approaching an intersection another vehicle jumped in front of consumer's vehicle. Applied brakes and rammed into other vehicle. Driver's side airbag didn't deploy. Vehicle was totaled, and dealership was aware of problem. Three people were injured in accident.”

NHTSA complaint #886706, filed 2001-04

“While driving 35 MPH, vehicle veered to the right and kept going to the right. Consumer pressed the brakes to slow down, but it caused vehicle to accelerate and hit a tree on a frontal impact during which the airbag did not deploy, failing to protect the occupant in this crash. Please provide further information.”

NHTSA complaint #853462, filed 1999-11

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #861449, filed 2000-05

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199956%
199896%
199766%
19962218%
19953221%
1994149%
199332%
199211%

Other parts of the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Brakes
36 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Vehicle speed control
17 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass

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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