CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (1 report).
0Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1988 Oldsmobile Toronado recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Most common 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY,VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BECOMING DETACHED FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER TO STRIKE THE ROADWAY, NO TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-90-310)*JB
A FIRE HAD STARTED ON THE FRONT SEAT LUMBAR SYSTEM WHERE THE INTERIOR WAS BURNED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK
WHEN TRYING TO GET INSIDE OF VEHICLE IN THE MORNING CONSUMER SAW THAT AREA AROUND TRANSMISSION PAWL WAS BURNED, FIRE BROKE OUT, AND STOPPED BY ITSELF. *AK
AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, TAKES AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO TURN STEERING; STEERING EVENTUALLY EASES UP; CAUSES HAZARDOUS DRIVING. *AK
1988 Oldsmobile Toronado questions
Does the 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1), Power Train (1), Seats (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado has been fixed?
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