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1988 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO

1 recalls, 4 complaints

06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 CE... Read more
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).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints 2 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING:RACK AND PINION1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
SEATS1
TIRES1
TIRES Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Jun 2, 2001
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
SEATS May 8, 2000
Incident date: May 8, 2000
A FIRE HAD STARTED ON THE FRONT SEAT LUMBAR SYSTEM WHERE THE INTERIOR WAS BURNED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Apr 27, 2000
Incident date: Apr 26, 2000
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
Fire
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Mar 29, 1996
Incident date: Jan 5, 1996
AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, TAKES AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO TURN STEERING; STEERING EVENTUALLY EASES UP; CAUSES HAZARDOUS DRIVING. *AK

EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 26.0 20.0 Regular $3,100

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, OLDSMOBILE TORONADO

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE93088 Opened: Oct 7, 1993 , Closed: Feb 28, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILS
There is no summary currently available
DP83014 Opened: Jul 13, 1983 , Closed: Nov 24, 1983
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1982
DIESEL OIL LEAK AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM
DIESEL OIL LEAK AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS

OLDSMOBILE TORONADO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the OLDSMOBILE TORONADO across all model years (1967, 1992).

27 Total Recalls
45 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
5 Reported Crashes
4 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

OLDSMOBILE TORONADO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1995 0 1 View
1992 2 5 View
1991 1 6 View
1990 3 18 View
1989 3 2 View
1988 (current) 1 4
1987 2 1 View
1986 3 1 View
1985 1 2 View
1984 1 1 View
1983 1 0 View
1982 1 1 View
1981 1 1 View
1980 2 2 View
1979 1 0 View
1977 1 0 View
1975 1 0 View
1968 1 0 View
1967 1 0 View

Other OLDSMOBILE Models

Model Recalls Complaints
CUTLASS 101 2,253 View
SILHOUETTE 77 1,287 View
88 46 1,228 View
BRAVADA 46 1,350 View
98 41 417 View
OMEGA 36 5 View
INTRIGUE 32 1,608 View
ALERO 21 2,936 View