1989 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1989 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and brakes (1). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns 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.
- Electrical system3 60%
- Engine cooling2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Equipment1 20%
- Exterior lighting1 20%
- Seat belts1 20%
- Seats1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “While driving vehicle came to complete stop, another vehicle rearended Oldsmobile which was hit on left side by rear lamp, near gas tank, vehicle caught on fire, police and fire depts arrived, put out flames.”
NHTSA complaint #805233, filed 1996-11Engine cooling: “Vehicle stalled in traffic/cut off and lost power. Vehicle is running rough when driving. Have to keep feet on the brakes. When the vehicle cuts off, the steering wheel locks up.”
NHTSA complaint #830216, filed 1998-11Brakes: “Converter rattles whenever consumer is driving vehicle. Has contacted dealer. Seat belts will not lock. Consumer heard noise in front end and had the ball joint replaced. Alternator was replaced. Rear brakes were replaced. Tire was replaced, no specific tire information given. Tape player will not eject. Arm rest is falling off on the drivers side. Left blinker is inoperable. Windshield washer will not work properly. Back window will not go up unless the master button is pressed. Windshield has a large streak that will not come off. Coverter was tight and continues to make noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #892293, filed 2001-07Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1989 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan.
Other model years of the Oldsmobile Touring Sedan
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Oldsmobile Touring Sedan model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1989 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1989 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
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.