1992 Oldsmobile Toronado Problems: 4 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Brakes
2
Airbags
1
Seat belts
1

Problems by type

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Brakes
2
Airbags
1
Seat belts
1

Recalls 2

Seat belts: front: webbingReported May 31, 1995 · 113,343 vehicles affected

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

Steering: rack and pinionReported September 18, 1991 · 2,371 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.
Risk: If this condition exists and shaft disengagement occurs, loss of steering control will be experienced by the driver which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Install pinch bolt.

Recall number 91V157000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado

Defect investigations

Seat belt retractor failsOpened February 28, 1994, closed June 16, 1995

There is no summary currently available

EA94010

Seat belt retractor failsOpened October 7, 1993, closed February 28, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PE93088

Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado 7

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Sep 1, 2013 Service bulletinExpanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Apr 1, 2001 Service bulletinOwners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
Dec 1, 1999 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4T60-E transxales may comment on a grinding and / or...
Feb 1, 1997 Service bulletinCold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure)
Dec 1, 1996 Service bulletinCold start rattle noise
Aug 1, 1995 Service bulletinGrinding and/or growling noise in park on incline

See all 7 bulletins for the 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado

What 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 22, 1997 · Brakes · VA

When applying the ABS brakes in a sudden stop, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Please describe further details.

Filed Jul 22, 1997 · Airbags · OH · crash · 1 injury

No deployment of air bag during vehicle collision.

Filed Jun 17, 1996 · Brakes · WA · crash

Antilock brakes locked up, causing accident.

Filed Aug 1, 1995 · Seat belts · GA

Received recall for shoulder belt, dealer has no parts. Voyles olds 404 952-8881. Tt

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Questions about the 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado

Is the 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado, close to a typical Toronado model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado?

Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).

How many recalls does the 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado have?

2 recalls, covering seat belts and steering.

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1992 Oldsmobile Toronado problems