1987 Oldsmobile Toronado

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1987 Oldsmobile Toronado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:13:13.292Z

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, 1987 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 1987 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
1987: 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.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.

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DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961114

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19870827 — EA (closed 19911127)

STALLING

R 19880630 — steering

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

I 19880722 — EA (closed 19910830)

REAR DISC BRAKES

I 19890306 — C (closed 19900116)

THROTTLE NON-RETURN

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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

1987 Oldsmobile Toronado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 88V078000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Oldsmobile Toronado?

The most-reported component is power train:manual transmission, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Oldsmobile Toronado have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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