MYRModel Year Report

1984 Oldsmobile Toronado

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1984 Oldsmobile Toronado
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:49:35.470Z

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
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 4 complaints 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1995
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1995
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 16 complaints 1990 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1995: 1 complaint 1995

1984: 1 complaint

View as data table
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.

Steering

1 of 1 total report mentions: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion.

Show complaint excerpts

When making a turn noticed steering stiffness. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-04

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1988-07-22Engineering analysisClosed 1991-08-30 Rear disc brakes
  2. I
    1989-03-06CClosed 1990-01-16 Throttle non-return
  3. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Oldsmobile Toronado — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V102000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1984 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 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 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.