1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 196,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. The part named most often is seat belts, with 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by brakes (5) and electrical system (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 196,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 5 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
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.
- Seat belts6 35%
- Brakes5 29%
- Electrical system3 18%
- Air bags2 12%
- Seats2 12%
- Other or unknown1 5.9%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “During a panic stop, passenger's side, rear seat belts failed, and the passenger was thrust into the back of the front seat,. Further inspection revealed the retractor casing had fallen apart. Oldsmobile advised me seat belt maintenance was my responsibilty. I have since learned of TSB 91c09 and 91c09a, dated 11/92 concerning this vehicle ( I have no specifics). Inspection of the other belts show they are failing as well. The owners manual has no instructions on maintenance/inspection schedules, or user-serviceable parts either.”
NHTSA complaint #702962, filed 1999-02Brakes: “Passenger's brake line bracket I broke. The dealer doesn't carry the parts anymore. The consumer posed a question: since it was a safety item, was the government responsible to force the manufacturer to supply consumer with parts?”
NHTSA complaint #10044947, filed 2003-10, 230,000 milesElectrical system: “Fuse panel indicates a 30amp fuse for the heater blower. # 7 slot is indicated in the manual and fuse cover but there is nothing in the slot. Where is the fuse?.”
NHTSA complaint #10056420, filed 2004-02, 163,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 163,000 and 230,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 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 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Custom Cruiser RWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
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
- 97V217000Nov 24, 1997Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCovers: Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1992, Buick Roadmaster 1992, Chevrolet Caprice 1992
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The antilock brake system (abs) modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit.
- 91V186000Oct 29, 1991Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › LatchCovers: Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1991–1992, Chevrolet Caprice 1991–1992, Buick Roadmaster 1991–1992
Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed.
Recall details for the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by brakes with 5.
Has the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (Custom Cruiser, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 196,500 miles and the middle half falls between 163,000 and 230,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. 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.