1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 90%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 90% of the 10 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2005-08“When driving at any speed and applying the brakes the brakes went straight to the floorboard, and the consumer had to pump the brakes in order to stop the vehicle, had to keep on pumping before stopping vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #830853, filed 1998-11“Intermittently when stepping on the brakes the warning light comes on and goes off and the pedal is extremely hard and there is no braking capability. All (4) sets of brakes were replaced on 5/30/97. Problem still exisits.”
NHTSA complaint #812814, filed 1997-06“While driving the brake warning chime sounds out and that driver only has seconds to stop vehicle. Owner notes that dealer has replaced parts such as fuses and a actuator and the problem returns.”
NHTSA complaint #810023, filed 1997-04Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 29% |
| 1986 | 9 | 90% |
Other parts of the 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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