1990 Oldsmobile Toronado
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gasesto escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.
Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
16 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
Driver side seat belt unlocks by itself. car IS moving or stationary this happens at any time.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
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
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
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
- Structure › Frame and members
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…
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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
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. *ak
- Unknown or other
Instrument panel IS inoperative. Occupant cannot see or use the gauges on the panel. please provide further information and vin#. *ak
- Seats
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 *ML
- Service brakes, hydraulic
When the brakes are applied the vehicle pulls to the left.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
When the brakes are applied the vehicle pulls to the left.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Analog instrument panel failed with owner no longer knowing displayed information. Dealer says analog cluster needs replacement. No replacement at this time. Please describe details; 95v224000. listed for same problem under cadillac eldorado. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
The bolt that holds the steering wheel IS coming a loose . Please describe . *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Visibility › Windshield
Electrical short, causing no visual sight in the inside of the vehicle.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Fire department said catalytic converter could be the cause, insurance said the fire was electricial, fire totalled the vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS system failure, vehicle pulls to the right when braking. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Lap/shoulder belt on driver side in the rear of vehicle, latch and will not unlatch, a child was in the seat belt over tighten and could get child out. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seat belt retractor fails
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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