1992 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1992 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
The 1992 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING, STEERING:RACK AND PINION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontwebbing (2 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO, potentially affecting up to 115,714 vehicles.
Recall 95V110000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
| 113,343 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THEIR RESTRAINT SYSTEM RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A WEBBING STOP BUTTON IF THE CUSTOMER REQUESTS REPAIR.
View full details →Recall 91V157000 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION
| 2,371 vehicles affected
Defect: THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO STEERING RACK LOWER COUPLING PINCH BOLT MAY BE MISSING.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT OCCURS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL BE EXPERIENCED BY THE DRIVER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL PINCH BOLT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD
RECEIVED RECALL FOR SHOULDER BELT, DEALER HAS NO PARTS. VOYLES OLDS 404 952-8881. TT
SHOULDER BELT RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS (95V-110). *AK
Safety Rating for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1992 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE TORONADO
- 1987 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO — 1 complaint
- 1988 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO — 4 complaints
- 1989 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO — 2 complaints
- 1990 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO — 18 complaints
- 1991 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO — 6 complaints
- 1992 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO (current)
- 1995 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO — 1 complaint
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- OLDSMOBILE ALERO — 2,934 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS — 2,251 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE — 1,598 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA — 1,346 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE — 1,277 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE 88 — 1,226 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE AURORA — 1,038 total complaints
- OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA — 625 total complaints