MYRModel Year Report

1990 Oldsmobile Toronado

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1990 Oldsmobile Toronado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:12:20.949Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints 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, 1990 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 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
1990: 16 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 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID CATALYTIC CONVERTER COULD BE THE CAUSE, INSURANCE SAID THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICIAL, FIRE TOTALLED THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960410

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

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ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKING. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950919

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

VISIBILITY

1 of 16 total reports mentions: visibility.

STRUCTURE

1 of 16 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19901005 — power train

TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE FROM THE FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL WITH LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.

Remedy: INSTALL A TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP TO PREVENT CABLE DISENGAGEMENT.

Campaign 90V164000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19901207 — air bags

THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.

Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.

Campaign 90E043004 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940228 — EA (closed 19950616)

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILS

R 19950621 — seat belts

THE FRONT OUTER SHOULDER BELT WEB SEW STOP CAN BECOME STUCK IN THE RETRACTOR. THE BELT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO PULL OUT OF THE RETRACTOR AND SOME OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO FASTEN THE BELT.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A WEBBING STOP BUTTON IF THE CUSTOMER REQUESTS REPAIR.

Campaign 95V110000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Oldsmobile Toronado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V164000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90E043004 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V110000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado?

The most-reported component is electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado have?

3 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.