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1982 Oldsmobile ToronadoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 31, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1982 Oldsmobile Toronado recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Oldsmobile.

Best & worst years

1982 vs. every other Toronado year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Toronado median. How we score

'67'68'75'77'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'95
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado, and the recalls they led to.

  1. DIESEL OIL LEAK AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMDP83014 · closed Nov 24, 1983
    No recall
  2. REAR DISC BRAKESEA88036 · closed Aug 30, 1991
    No recall
In owners' words

What Toronado owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 702774 · Jan 31, 1999

Own a 1982 Toronado?

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