1987 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
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.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1987
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1987: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
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
2 of 2 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cables.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle transmission malfunction not be able to move in reverse.in drive car accelerated out of control and had accident. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-16
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, 1999-06-23
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1987-11-25Power train87V168000 Manual valve link in the transmission may have been improperly formed.
Remedy: Replace the manual valve detent lever link.
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1989-07-20Vehicle speed control89V102000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
1987 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 87V168000 · Power train
- Recall 89V102000 · Vehicle speed control
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, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1987 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.