1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
19
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER
The 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER has received a total of 19 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontretractor (3 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (3 complaints), and Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER, potentially affecting up to 402,969 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
View full details →Recall 97V217000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 56,701 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAN CORRODE AND LEAK FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT.
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR.
View full details →Recall 91V186000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 224,588 vehicles affected
Defect: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.
Consequence: IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED, ANDTHE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OFTHE DRIVER AND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsrearother | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FUSE PANEL INDICATES A 30AMP FUSE FOR THE HEATER BLOWER. # 7 SLOT IS INDICATED IN THE MANUAL AND FUSE COVER BUT THERE IS NOTHING IN THE SLOT. WHERE IS THE FUSE?. *AK
FUSE PANEL INDICATES A 30AMP FUSE FOR THE HEATER BLOWER. # 7 SLOT IS INDICATED IN THE MANUAL AND FUSE COVER BUT THERE IS NOTHING IN THE SLOT. WHERE IS THE FUSE?. *AK
PASSENGER'S BRAKE LINE BRACKET I BROKE. THE DEALER DOESN'T CARRY THE PARTS ANYMORE. THE CONSUMER POSED A QUESTION: SINCE IT WAS A SAFETY ITEM, WAS THE GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBLE TO FORCE THE MANUFACTURER TO SUPPLY CONSUMER WITH PARTS?*AK
ACCORDING TO THE DEALER WHICH DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM, THIS TYPE OF FAILURE IS NOT COMMONLY SEEN.
DURING A PANIC STOP, PASSENGER'S SIDE, REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED, AND THE PASSENGER WAS THRUST INTO THE BACK OF THE FRONT SEAT,. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE RETRACTOR CASING HAD FALLEN APART. OLDSMOBILE ADVISED ME SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE WAS MY RESPONSIBILTY. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED OF TSB 91C09 AND 91C09A, DATED 11/92 CONCERNING THIS VEHICLE ( I HAVE NO SPECIFICS). INSPECTION OF THE OTHER BELTS SHOW THEY ARE FAILING AS WELL. THE OWNERS MANUAL HAS NO INSTRUCTIONS ON MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION SCHEDULES, OR USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS EITHER. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER
- 1987 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER — 2 complaints
- 1988 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER — 2 complaints
- 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER — 2 complaints
- 1991 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER — 6 complaints
- 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER (current)
- 1993 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER — 1 complaint
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