1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL Coupe from North America - Comments

Two blown transmissions at 103,000 and 113,000 miles.

Two front bearings were grinding, anti-lock braking system sensors failed.

All 4 rotors, calipers, and brake pads were replaced.

Valve gasket had to be replaced and resealed at 113,000 miles.

Had to replace the master cylinder.

Driver's side door handle broke, and the electronic lock failed.

Both rear struts needed replacing.

Starter motor failed at 110,000 miles.

Turn signal/wiper blade lever had to be replaced.

Ignition wires became badly corroded.

Several electrical problems which caused the car to die and not hold a charge.

Front ball-joint failed and needed replacing.

Keyless entry failed.

Radiator line cracked.

Radio antenna would not receive signals, and I had to buy an adaptor.

The car has great performance and handles very well.

I agree. My 94 Cutlass SL Coupe looks great, has plenty of power and rides like a champ. Problems: I drive this car from central Georgia to Central Florida 2 times a week (I commute to work in FL). All my travel is highway miles (650 per week). I have had 2 cooling lines blow out, 1 transmission failure, 1 fuel pump failure, 1 a/c failure, 1 knock sensor failure and 1 dummy shaft oil seal failure. This has all occurred in the last 3 months. I have owned this car for 4 months. The only saving grace for this car is that every failure occurred as I reached either home or work and not on the road. I love the styling of this car, but the reliability bites.

I left the last comment on 6/21. This is now 6/24. I take back the comment that the car never left me stranded. The overhauled transmission, (3 weeks ago and still under warranty), literally grenaded the torque converter this morning at 6:30 am while 40 miles each side of anywhere/nowhere and 140 miles from home, (remember, I commute to FL for work). 1 $300 tow bill later the car is back at the transmission shop. As much as I like the looks and the ride, I will sell or trade this POS as soon as it returns from the 2nd transmission rebuild.

I often read the comments on this site about every kind of car. Unfortunately, I must admit you have had the most unreliable car I've seen!!! You are not lucky, I hope your next car will be better!

We bought a 94 Olds Cutlass in February. We have had nothing, but trouble trying to figure out why it keeps draining the battery. Granted it has 163,000 miles, but we have replaced the starter, alternator and battery and still today it won't start again. Any help would be appreciated on this problem. We thought we had a good car for her, it still looks great, but won't run..