1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4% of the 148 complaints for this model year.
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.
“When driving at any speed the rmps goes down when vehicle is shifting. Consumer has to press down on the gas pedal in order for the vehicle to pick up speed. Vehicle has been in repair shop two times for repairs, and dealer can't determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #836992, filed 1999-04“When shift into reverse, vehicle jolted forward. Driver then put into park with high idle. 2) owners also had difficulty shifting dropping into gear. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #958739, filed 1995-01Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 | 13 | 11% |
| 1995 | 18 | 12% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 14 | 10% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 7 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 3 | 17% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass
36 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsLatches, 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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