1988 Oldsmobile Toronado
Only 4 complaints 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1988
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1988: 4 complaints
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 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.
Steering
1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion.
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After starting vehicle, takes an extreme amount of pressure to turn steering; steering eventually eases up; causes hazardous driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-29
Seats
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seats.
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A fire had started on the front seat lumbar system where the interior was burned without prior warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-05-08
Power train
1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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When trying to get inside of vehicle in the morning consumer saw that area around transmission pawl was burned, fire broke out, and stopped by itself.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-27
Safety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1988-07-22Engineering analysisClosed 1991-08-30 Rear disc brakes
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1989-03-06CClosed 1990-01-16 Throttle non-return
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…
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).
Buy-smart checklist
1988 Oldsmobile Toronado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1988 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 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1988 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.