1986 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 PER YEAR
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| 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.
1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
DRIVER FELL ASLEEP, LEANED FORWARD AGAINST STEERING WHEEL, PULLING BELT, UPON IMPACT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT DUE TO BEING PREVIOUSLY PULLED, CAUSING INJURY.*SKD
NHTSA ODI report, 19950420
SAFETY TIMELINE
CONSOLE FRONT COMPARTMENT DOOR MAY NOT REMAIN CLOSED DURING LOAD FORCES THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCED IN A CRASH AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 201.
Remedy: INSTALL THREE (3) SMALL FOAM PADS ON THE CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR OPENING.
Campaign 87V006000 — check if this car was fixed
STALLING
INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY AND THE TRANSMISSION GOVERNOR/SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE ABRASION OF THE HOSE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE HOSE.
Campaign 88V078000 — check if this car was fixed
REAR DISC BRAKES
THROTTLE NON-RETURN
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1986 Oldsmobile Toronado — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 87V006000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 88V078000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1986 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 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.