1992 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
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 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.
Service brakes
2 of 4 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seat belts
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing.
Show complaint excerpts
Received recall for shoulder belt, dealer has no parts. Voyles olds 404 952-8881. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-01
Air bags
1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
No deployment of air bag during vehicle collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-05
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1992-03-16Steering91V157000 The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.
Remedy: Install pinch bolt.
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1993-10-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-02-28 Seat belt retractor fails
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1994-02-28Engineering analysisClosed 1995-06-16 Seat belt retractor fails
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1995-06-21Seat belts95V110000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Oldsmobile Toronado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V157000 · Steering
- Recall 95V110000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 1992 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 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado have?
- 2 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.