Oldsmobile Trofeo problems
The Oldsmobile Toronado is a personal luxury car manufactured and marketed by the Oldsmobile division of General Motors from 1966 to 1992 over four generations. The Toronado was noted for its transaxle version of GM's Turbo-Hydramatic transmission, making it the first U.S.-produced front-wheel drive automobile since the demise of the Cord 810/812 in 1937.
The Toronado used the GM E platform introduced by the rear-wheel drive Buick Riviera in 1963 and adopted for the front-wheel drive 1967 Cadillac Eldorado. The three models shared the E platform for most of the Toronado's 26-year history.
The name "Toronado" had no prior meaning and was originally selected for a 1963 Chevrolet show car.
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Common Oldsmobile Trofeo problems
The Oldsmobile Toronado/Trofeo, produced between 1990 and 1992, is known for several common problems based on complaints from owners. These issues include electrical problems, faulty ABS systems, and safety concerns such as airbag and seatbelt issues.
Electrical problems are a significant concern for the 1990 Trofeo. Owners have reported issues with the instrument panel cluster (IPC), specifically the Visual Information Center (VIC). These problems include the screen not coming on when starting the car, the door chime not quitting, and the IPC not working properly even after driving for a while.
Faulty ABS systems are another common problem in the Oldsmobile Toronado/Trofeo. Many units have suffered from some form of ABS failure, resulting in leaking ABS braking systems and partial loss of braking capability.
Safety concerns are also prevalent in the Toronado/Trofeo. Airbag issues have been reported, with TRW airbag modules releasing gas into the passenger side of the car frequently, leading to recalls.
In summary, the Oldsmobile Toronado/Trofeo has several common problems, including electrical issues, faulty ABS systems, and safety concerns related to airbags, seatbelts, and fire hazards. These issues have contributed to the car's discontinuation in 1992 and have affected its reputation in the used car market.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Oldsmobile Trofeo years
We have researched Oldsmobile problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Oldsmobile Trofeo cars and compiled the top 2 most problematic Oldsmobile Trofeo model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Oldsmobile Trofeo model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Oldsmobile Trofeo years
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Oldsmobile Trofeo car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Oldsmobile Trofeo , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Oldsmobile Trofeo vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
The NHTSA has received 6 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Oldsmobile Trofeo . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Oldsmobile Trofeo vehicles.
List of Oldsmobile Trofeo complaints
Oldsmobile Trofeo 1990
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 1999-11-22
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE DRIVER DISPLAY MODULE FAILED CAUSING THE GAUGES AND DASH LIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE IN WET, COLD, OR DAMP WEATHER, THE MAIN COMPUTER BUS DID NOT FUNCTION IN THE SYSTEM FOR OTHER MONITORED SYSTEMS. *SLC
Oldsmobile Trofeo 1990
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-15
- Date Complaint: 1999-10-04
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MANY ELECTRICAL ISSUES. STARTER INOPERATIVE WHEN CAR IS HOT, NO HEAT, AC, BRAKES,ETC.
Oldsmobile Trofeo 1990
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 1999-07-07
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. DEALER CLAIMS THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *AK
Oldsmobile Trofeo 1990
- Date Of Incident: 1998-09-08
- Date Complaint: 1998-09-30
- VIN: 1G3EV13CXLU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: HYDRAULIC BRAKE MOTOR AND PUMP WERE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
Oldsmobile Trofeo 1989
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 1997-04-01
- VIN: 1G3EV11C6KU
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: OBJECTS ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR WHILE LOOKING THROUGH RIGHT OUT SIDE MIRROR.
Oldsmobile Trofeo 1990
- Date Of Incident: 1995-12-14
- Date Complaint: 1995-12-14
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: APPLIED BRAKES VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT PULLED THE STEERING RIGHT PULLS STEERING OUT OF HAND. TT
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