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1989 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
40%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 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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 1998-11

“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

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1989240%

Other parts of the 1989 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan

Electrical system
3 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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