1982 Oldsmobile Toronado

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1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:12:15.335Z

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, 1982 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 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
1982: 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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

CRASH FIRE
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, 19990131

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19820218 — fuel system, gasoline

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 DR

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Campaign 82V012000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19830713 — DP (closed 19831124)

DIESEL OIL LEAK AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM

I 19880722 — EA (closed 19910830)

REAR DISC BRAKES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Oldsmobile Toronado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 82V012000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

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:storage:tank assembly, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.