1983 Oldsmobile Toronado
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. Newest first.
During windshield wiper operation, the noise suppresion capacitor in the wiper motor relay may overheat.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will modify the windshield wiper motor delay relay by removing the noise suppresion capacitor. This will be done free of charge.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear disc brakes
Summary: corrosion in the rear brake caliper prevents automatic adjustment for pad wear. This may eventually cause loss of rear service brake and parking brake. Gm has added corrosion protection and changed spring rate to correct problem. Same basic design used on all models identified.
Every Oldsmobile Toronado model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.