MYRModel Year Report

1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

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1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:03:31.460Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 10 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1994
1986: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
19840
19850
198610
19872
19881
19892
19916
199217
19931
19942

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

10 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 10 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Show complaint excerpts

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950223

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19890720 — vehicle speed control

A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

Campaign 89V102000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V102000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.