1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
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.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1982
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1982: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
1-23-99: accident when Oldsmobile Toronado was hit by another vehicle. During impact, Toronado was hit in the driver's side door and driver's side rear wheel well.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-31
Safety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1982-02-18Fuel system, gasoline82V012000 Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. The throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the…
Remedy: Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.
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1983-07-13Defect petitionClosed 1983-11-24 Diesel oil leak and transmission problem
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1988-07-22Engineering analysisClosed 1991-08-30 Rear disc brakes
Buy-smart checklist
1982 Oldsmobile Toronado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 82V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1982 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 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.