1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 11%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 11% of the 148 complaints for this model year. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“While backing out of a driveway consumer changed gear to drive , and vehicle took off like an airplane. Vehicle was out of control. It jumped the curve and hit a tree. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #896004, filed 2001-09“While driving the vehicle accelerator cable broke, cauisng the vehicle not to acclerate and stay at a idle position, which almost caused an accident without prior warning. Dealer said it was wear and tear on the accelerator belt which caused it to break.”
NHTSA complaint #826876, filed 1998-08“While coming out of a drive through at the bank, the motor began to race, brakes would not respond and consumer ended up into a cement wall. Consumer was slightly injured.”
NHTSA complaint #812441, filed 1997-05Related recalls
- 93V162000Sep 27, 1993The cruise control cable may separate from the conduit end fitting while engaged and accelerator control could be lost.Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1994, Buick Century 1994
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 9 | 7% |
| 1995 | 12 | 8% |
| 1994 | 17 | 11% |
| 1993 | 6 | 4% |
| 1992 | 9 | 7% |
| 1991 | 12 | 6% |
| 1990 | 6 | 6% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 4 | 22% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass
36 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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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