Oldsmobile Toronado Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Oldsmobile Toronado (1990–1990) that have at least 5 complaints. 1990 has the most, with 16. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Toronado model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16 | 121,000 | 2 | 1 | — | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system5 29%
- Brakes5 29%
- Seat belts2 12%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 5.9%
- Body and structure1 5.9%
- Steering1 5.9%
- Seats1 5.9%
- Other or unknown1 5.9%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1990: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #844703, filed 1999-08Other Oldsmobile models
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1,138 complaintsOldsmobile Bravada
960 complaintsOldsmobile Silhouette
950 complaintsOldsmobile 88
918 complaintsOldsmobile Aurora
779 complaintsOldsmobile Achieva
413 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology