1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 17 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts; the 1991 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Fuse panel indicates a 30amp fuse for the heater blower. # 7 slot is indicated in the manual and fuse cover but there is nothing in the slot. Where is the fuse?. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2004
“Passenger's brake line bracket I broke. The dealer doesn't carry the parts anymore. The consumer posed a question: since it was a safety item, was the government responsible to force the manufacturer to supply consumer with parts?*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2003
“During a panic stop, passenger's side, rear seat belts failed, and the passenger was thrust into the back of the front seat,. Further inspection revealed the retractor casing had fallen apart. Oldsmobile advised me seat belt maintenance was my responsibilty. I have since learned of tsb 91c09 and 91c09a, dated 11/92 concerning this vehicle ( I have no specifics). Inspection of the other belts show they are failing as well. The owners manual has no instructions on maintenance/inspection schedules, or user-serviceable parts either. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Sep 1998
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“Recall repair work completed on the ABS brake pressure modulator valve, however brake pedal went to the floor after repair.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 1998
“Passenger's side motor seat wire overheated, resulting in a fire/injuries. Also vehicle suffered extensive damage. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Mar 1998
“While driving, a short curcuit caused power seats and locks to fail. Two days later, at night, the center and 1/3 of the front passenger seat caught fire - completely destroying the interior.”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 1998
“Little tiny spring (looks like clock spring) causes driver's front and front/rear seat/passenger retractable housing to become inoperative. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 1997
“Driving vehicle, oldsmobile rearended taxicab, front of oldsmobile pushed in, hood would not open, steering column collapsed, air bag did not deploy. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 1996
“The rear passenger side seat belt (lap) has broken for the second time, dealer replaced once, purchased the car used. *ak consumer states the mechanism for folding the rear seat cuts through seat belt like scissors. *slc”Owner report · Seats
“Consumer was driving in wet and icy weather conditions and upon applying force to the brake pedal, the pedal went to the floor due to leaking brake fluid in hydraulic module. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAN CORRODE AND LEAK FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1992 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser reliable?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.