Driver side seat belt unlocks by itself. Car is moving or stationary this happens at any time.
The worst 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes5
- Electrical5
- Seat belts2
- Body1
- Seats1
Problems by type
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- Brakes5
- Electrical5
- Seat belts2
- Body1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Seat belts: front: webbing
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.
Recall number 95V110000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.
- Risk
- Driver would not be able to determine actual gearposition the transaxle is in, which could result in unexpected vehicle movementand an accident without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.
Recall number 90V164000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Seat belt retractor fails
There is no summary currently available
EA94010
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer states the computer chip to start the vehicle is malfunctioning. The dashboard reads starting disabled. The problem is intermittent. The dealer was notified. Please provide more information. Mr
Engine cradle broke upon making a left hand turn. Driver lost steering control of car but managed to stop it before impacting anything. Cradle was removed from car and found to be sound and almost rust free except for a section about 6 inches long in the vicinity of the right front wheel (and directly below the AC unit). That 6 inch long section was almost completely rusted away and what little material remained apparently broke during the left hand turn. The engine cradle remained firmly attached to the body at the 6 mounting points.
The wiring harness under the dash experienced and electrical short causing the dash lights and indicator not to work on damp or cold weather. Nlm
When the brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in an extended stopping distance. The dealer will replace the master cylinder. Consumer now experiencing total loss of braking power with ABS. The manufacturer has been notified.
Instrument panel is inoperative. Occupant cannot see or use the gauges on the panel. Please provide further information and VIN#.
While driving the driver's seat rocked backwards, when checked out the steel bracket was broken on the left side. Dealer notified. Problem still exists. *ak
When the brakes are applied the vehicle pulls to the left.
When the brakes are applied the vehicle pulls to the left.
Upon application of ABS brakes in panic stop, vehicle pulls to the left and experiences reduced braking effectiveness for about a second, then brakes begin to operate normally.
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Questions about the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado
Is the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado reliable?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado, 4.0 times a typical Toronado model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado?
Brakes, with 5 complaints. Next is electrical (5).
How many recalls does the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado have?
2 recalls, covering seat belts and power train.
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