1992 Oldsmobile CUSTOM CRUISER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
196,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 8 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 12.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 12.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1; Seat Belts:Rear/Other: 1; Seats: 1; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 2
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
1995: 2; 1996: 3; 2000: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10044947 · 2003-10-29 (October 29, 2003)
PASSENGER'S BRAKE LINE BRACKET I BROKE. THE DEALER DOESN'T CARRY THE PARTS ANYMORE. THE CONSUMER POSED A QUESTION: SINCE IT WAS A SAFETY ITEM, WAS THE GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBLE TO FORCE THE MANUFACTURER TO SUPPLY CONSUMER WITH PARTS?*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 230,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10044947 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 964074 · 1995-04-20 (April 20, 1995)
ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED EXCESSIVE SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE UNDRIVEABLE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 964074 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 985651 · 1996-06-14 (June 14, 1996)
DRIVING VEHICLE, OLDSMOBILE REARENDED TAXICAB, FRONT OF OLDSMOBILE PUSHED IN, HOOD WOULD NOT OPEN, STEERING COLUMN COLLAPSED, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 985651 at NHTSA ↗