CarRecallWatchThe 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).
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1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1982 Oldsmobile Toronado recalls
Most common 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
1-23-99: ACCIDENT WHEN OLDSMOBILE TORONADO WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. DURING IMPACT, TORONADO WAS HIT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO TURN 180 DEGREES, AND WENT INTO THE CURB BACKWARDS, STRIKING THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT POLE. THE LIGHT FIXTURE WAS FORCED INTO THE CENTER TRUNK AREA, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO RUPTURE. THE GAS TANK THEN EXPLODED AND THE FUEL LINE NEAR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL ALSO BROKE, AND CAUSED FUEL TO BURN THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR, PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR AND TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE TO BURN EXTENSIVELY. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER STATED THEY HAD NEVER SEEN A FUEL TANK EXPLODE LIKE THIS, AND QUESTIONS IF THERE WAS A GAS TANK
1982 Oldsmobile Toronado questions
Does the 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado has been fixed?
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