1990 Oldsmobile Toronado: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1995
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Engine cradle broke upon making a left hand turn. Driver lost steering control of car but managed to stop it before impacting anything. Cradle was removed from car and found to be sound and almost rust free except for a section about 6 inches long in the vicinity of the right front wheel (and directly below the ac unit). That 6 inch long section was almost completely rusted away and what little material remained apparently broke during the left hand turn. The engine cradle remained firmly attached to the body at the 6 mounting points.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2000
“Instrument panel is inoperative. Occupant cannot see or use the gauges on the panel. Please provide further information and VIN#. *ak”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 1999
“While driving the driver's seat rocked backwards, when checked out the steel bracket was broken on the left side. Dealer notified. Problem still exists. *ak *ml”Owner report · Seats · Jan 1999
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“Analog instrument panel failed with owner no longer knowing displayed information. Dealer says analog cluster needs replacement. No replacement at this time. Please describe details; 95v224000. Listed for same problem under cadillac eldorado. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 1996
“Fire department said catalytic converter could be the cause, insurance said the fire was electricial, fire totalled the vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 1996
“Lap/shoulder belt on driver side in the rear of vehicle, latch and will not unlatch, a child was in the seat belt over tighten and could get child out. Tt”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 1995
“Consumer states the computer chip to start the vehicle is malfunctioning. The dashboard reads starting disabled. The problem is intermittent. The dealer was notified. Please provide more information. Mr”Owner report · Electrical System
“The wiring harness under the dash experienced and electrical short causing the dash lights and indicator not to work on damp or cold weather. Nlm”Owner report · Electrical System
“When the brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in an extended stopping distance. The dealer will replace the master cylinder. Consumer now experiencing total loss of braking power with ABS. The manufacturer has been notified. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“Upon application of ABS brakes in panic stop, vehicle pulls to the left and experiences reduced braking effectiveness for about a second, then brakes begin to operate normally. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Recalls - 3 campaigns
TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE FROM THE FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL WITH LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.
Remedy: INSTALL A TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP TO PREVENT CABLE DISENGAGEMENT.
THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
THE FRONT OUTER SHOULDER BELT WEB SEW STOP CAN BECOME STUCK IN THE RETRACTOR. THE BELT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO PULL OUT OF THE RETRACTOR AND SOME OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO FASTEN THE BELT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A WEBBING STOP BUTTON IF THE CUSTOMER REQUESTS REPAIR.
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Is the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift. 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.