1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. The part named most often is brakes, with 9 complaints (90% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes9 90%
- Engine cooling1 10%
Example complaints
Brakes: “1986 Oldsmobile power master ran continuously and leaked brake fluid. A private mechanic found a recall for the problem and repaired it at no cost to the consumer (1996). Now the vehicle is exhibiting symptoms of the last problem. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and on three occasions they denied him repair under the recall. The electric power brake booster leaked brake fluid.”
NHTSA complaint #10129145, filed 2005-08Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Cruiser RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,950 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 89V102000Jun 16, 1989Vehicle speed controlCovers: Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1984–1988, Cutlass 1984–1988, Buick Lesabre 1984–1988 +15 more
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Recall details for the 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
Other model years of the Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 17 | 196,500 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 6 | 131,000 | 2 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 10 | — | 1 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
All Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 9 complaints (90% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser get?
The EPA rates the 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (Custom Cruiser, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.