1989 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1989 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 1996-11“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 2001-07“Driving vehicle, came to complete stop, another vehicle rearended Oldsmobile near left side by gas tank, vehicle caught on fire, police and fire dept arrived put flames out.”
NHTSA complaint #805230, filed 1996-11Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 1989 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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