MYRModel Year Report

1981 Oldsmobile Toronado

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1981 Oldsmobile Toronado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:13:54.346Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint 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 Toronado Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1981 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 4 complaints 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1995
1981: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19811
19821
19830
19841
19852
19861
19871
19884
19892
199016
19914
19924
19930
19951

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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MAKING TURN INTO ALLEY, APPLIED BRAKES, BRAKES FAILED, VEHICLE WENT UP PHONE LINE, VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961218

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19810612 — suspension

THE FRONT LEFT UPPER CONTROL ARM NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED. THE NUTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF AND WITH CONTINUED DRIVING THE CONTROL ARM FRONT BOLT MAY WORK ITS WAY OUT OF POSITION OR B

Campaign 81V073000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1981 Oldsmobile Toronado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 81V073000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado?

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

How many recalls does the 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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