Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1977–1994 with 13 recall campaigns and 48 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1992 (2), 1991 (2), and 1987 (2).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1992 (19), 1986 (11), and 1991 (6).
- Top recall themes: Seats and restraints, Brakes, and Other.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Vehicle speed control, Seat belts:front:retractor.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Seats and restraints
3 campaigns · Years: 1977–1979, 1991–1992These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Brakes
1 campaign · Years: 1992These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
- 97V217000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Other
1 campaign · Years: 1984–1988These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.
- 89V102000 · Vehicle speed control
Powertrain
1 campaign · Years: 1987These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
- 87V168000 · Power train: Column shift
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser in NHTSA complaint data are Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Vehicle speed control, Seat belts:front:retractor.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0 | 4 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments. |
| 1992 | 2 | 19 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:retractor, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Electrical system. |
| 1991 | 2 | 6 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Air bags:frontal, Electrical system:ignition:switch. |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition:module, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition. |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Vehicle speed control:cables. |
| 1986 | 1 | 11 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder. |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly. |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Latches/locks/linkages , Vehicle speed control and Service brakes
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.