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1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 19 complaints on file for the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 5 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

19

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

5

Injuries

1

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other Custom Cruiser years?

Custom Cruiser NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted19 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 0 complaints1983: 1 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 11 complaints1987: 2 complaints1988: 2 complaints1989: 2 complaints1991: 6 complaints1992: 19 complaints1993: 1 complaints1994: 4 complaints
Custom Cruiser NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Seat Belts632%
Brakes526%
Electrical System316%
Airbags211%
Seats211%
Other15%

Does the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07E088000OtherOctober 24, 2007 · 121,680 units

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 HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

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.

97V217000BrakesNovember 24, 1997 · 56,701 units

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.

91V186000Latches & LocksOctober 29, 1991 · 224,588 units

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT (LAP) HAS BROKEN FOR THE SECOND TIME, DEALER REPLACED ONCE, PURCHASED THE CAR USED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE MECHANISM FOR FOLDING THE REAR SEAT CUTS THROUGH SEAT BELT LIKE SCISSORS. *SLC”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts

“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 ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 29, 2003

“WHILE DRIVING, A SHORT CURCUIT CAUSED POWER SEATS AND LOCKS TO FAIL. TWO DAYS LATER, AT NIGHT, THE CENTER AND 1/3 OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAUGHT FIRE - COMPLETELY DESTROYING THE INTERIOR.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 15, 1998 · fire

“DRIVING VEHICLE, OLDSMOBILE REARENDED TAXICAB, FRONT OF OLDSMOBILE PUSHED IN, HOOD WOULD NOT OPEN, STEERING COLUMN COLLAPSED, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · June 7, 1996 · crash

“PASSENGER'S SIDE MOTOR SEAT WIRE OVERHEATED, RESULTING IN A FIRE/INJURIES. ALSO VEHICLE SUFFERED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · March 20, 1998 · fire

1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser — common questions

Is the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser reliable?

The record is thin — 19 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1992 Custom Cruiser problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are seat belts (6 complaints), brakes (5 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints).

Does the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.