1990 Oldsmobile Toronado Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 121,000miles, 1 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.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (31% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and seat belts (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 121,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Brakes5 31%
- Electrical system5 31%
- Seat belts2 13%
- Other or unknown1 6.3%
- Seats1 6.3%
- Steering1 6.3%
- Body and structure1 6.3%
Example complaints
Brakes: “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 1999-08Electrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #806296, filed 1996-12Seat belts: “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”
NHTSA complaint #969590, filed 1995-07Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 121,000 and 121,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 95V110000May 31, 1995Seat belts › Front › WebbingCovers: Oldsmobile Toronado 1990–1992, Buick Riviera 1990–1993, Cadillac Eldorado 1990–1991
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.
- 90V164000Sep 6, 1990Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shiftCovers: Oldsmobile Toronado 1990, Cadillac Seville 1990, Buick Riviera 1990 +2 more
Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.
Recall details for the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA94010Seat belt retractor failsClosed · Feb 28, 1994
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 Toronado
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16 | 121,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Oldsmobile Toronado model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (31% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.
Has the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 121,000 miles and the middle half falls between 121,000 and 121,000 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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.