1989 Oldsmobile Toronado
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1989
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
2 of 2 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1989-04-21Service brakes, air89V056000 Left front brake pipe may contact the cruise control servo bracket.
Remedy: Replace left front brake pipe assembly.
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1989-04-21Service brakes, air89V055000 One or both ABS hydraulic unit mounting bolts may not be properly seated and could loosen.
Remedy: Replace both ABS hydraulic unit mounting bolts.
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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
1989 Oldsmobile Toronado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 89V056000 · Service brakes, air
- Recall 89V055000 · Service brakes, air
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1989 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 1989 Oldsmobile Toronado?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 Oldsmobile Toronado have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.