1980 Oldsmobile Toronado problems

Common 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado problems

Common problems reported by owners of the Oldsmobile Toronado 1980 include issues with the frameless door glass, starting problems after running, and electric fuel pump failures. The frameless door glass was noted as a minor problem, while starting issues after running were reported, requiring a 30-minute cooldown period before the car could be restarted. Additionally, some owners experienced difficulties with the electric fuel pump, which caused starting issues and required repair. These problems, although not widespread, were significant enough to be mentioned by owners of the Oldsmobile Toronado 1980.

What was the problem with the Oldsmobile Toronado?

Handling and braking were our biggest disappointments in this car — hard to explain after five years' development. The engine apparently is too heavy for the chassis to benefit from front-wheel drive in terms of cornering. Especially in low-speed maneuvering, the front end showed excessive plowing.

What engine did the olds Toronado have?

First generation (1966–1970)

First generation
Engine	425 cu in (7.0 L) 385 hp (287 kW) Rocket V8 455 cu in (7.5 L) Rocket V8
Transmission	3-speed TH-425 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	119.0 in (3,023 mm)

How much is a Oldsmobile Toronado worth?

A: The average price of a Oldsmobile Toronado is $17,681.

How much horsepower does a 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado have?

This Oldsmobile is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 providing 170 hp through a 4-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Both front and rear suspension are independent. All power options are present including power windows, power brakes, power steering, air conditioning, power seats, power mirrors and a tilt wheel.

What was the problem with the Oldsmobile Toronado?

Handling and braking were our biggest disappointments in this car — hard to explain after five years' development. The engine apparently is too heavy for the chassis to benefit from front-wheel drive in terms of cornering. Especially in low-speed maneuvering, the front end showed excessive plowing.

How fast is the Toronado?

It was also capable of a maximum speed of 135 mph (217 km/h). Testers found the Toronado's handling, despite its noticeable front weight bias and consequent understeer, was not substantially different from other full-size U.S. cars when driven under normal conditions.

How much horsepower does a 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado have?

This Oldsmobile is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 providing 170 hp through a 4-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Both front and rear suspension are independent. All power options are present including power windows, power brakes, power steering, air conditioning, power seats, power mirrors and a tilt wheel.

What was the top speed of the 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado?

135 mph

On the road, testers noted that the Toro handled extremely well for a car of its size and that the big 425-cid V-8 combined with a relatively slippery shape gave it an extraordinarily high top speed of 135 mph.

1980 Oldsmobile Toronado car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Oldsmobile Toronado problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

• Structure problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado vehicle components and the number of complaints received.