1986 Oldsmobile Toronado problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1986 compare to other Toronado years?

Toronado NHTSA complaints by model year, 1986 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Seat Belts	1	100%	new

Does the 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado have recalls?

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

06E043000Fuel SystemMay 19, 2006 · 88,303 units

Defect

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

88V078000SteeringMay 10, 1988 · 65,136 units

Defect

INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY AND THE TRANSMISSION GOVERNOR/SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE ABRASION OF THE HOSE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FLUID LEAK, WITH THE POTENTIAL FORAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE HOSE.

87V006000Body & StructureJanuary 3, 1987 · 265 units

Defect

CONSOLE FRONT COMPARTMENT DOOR MAY NOT REMAIN CLOSED DURING LOAD FORCES THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCED IN A CRASH AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 201.

Consequence

VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 201, OCCUPANTPROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS.

Remedy

INSTALL THREE (3) SMALL FOAM PADS ON THE CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR OPENING.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“DRIVER FELL ASLEEP, LEANED FORWARD AGAINST STEERING WHEEL, PULLING BELT, UPON IMPACT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT DUE TO BEING PREVIOUSLY PULLED, CAUSING INJURY.*SKD”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · September 1, 1994

1986 Oldsmobile Toronado — common questions

Is the 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 3 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1986 compare to other Toronado years?

What are the most common 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado problems?

Does the 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1986 Oldsmobile Toronado — common questions

Is the 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado reliable?

Does the 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado have recalls?

Is the 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado under NHTSA investigation?

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