MYRModel Year Report

1987 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

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1987 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:33:45.133Z

Only 2 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 2 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, 1987 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 10 complaints 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
1987: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
19840
19850
198610
19872
19881
19892
19916
199217
19931
19942

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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THE CONSUME STATE'S WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN OR COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND THE CONSUMER HAS AWARE THE MANUFACTURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990623

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION NOT BE ABLE TO MOVE IN REVERSE.IN DRIVE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND HAD ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950816

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19871125 — power train

MANUAL VALVE LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED.

Remedy: REPLACE THE MANUAL VALVE DETENT LEVER LINK.

Campaign 87V168000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1987 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V168000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V102000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control:cables, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.