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1988 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo 2dr Coupe

The 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo 2dr Coupe is a 3.8-liter V6 coupe with an automatic 4-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,220 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The Toronado measures 187.0 inches long on a 107.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,380 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$23,220 ($63,791 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.8L V6
Displacement3.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-speed
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15-in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear15-in. aluminum alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Length187 in
Width71 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase107.9 in
Curb Weight3,380 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear35 in
Shoulder Room Front58 in
Shoulder Room Rear57 in
Hip Room Front53 in
Hip Room Rear53 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Oldsmobile TORONADO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

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).

NHTSA campaign 06E043000

4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Oldsmobile TORONADO

Owner Complaints

4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Oldsmobile TORONADO (2 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train1
Seats1
Steering1
Tires1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 31, 2001 · Tires
“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…”
May 8, 2000 · Seats Fire
“A FIRE HAD STARTED ON THE FRONT SEAT LUMBAR SYSTEM WHERE THE INTERIOR WAS BURNED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK”
Apr 27, 2000 · Power Train Fire
“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”
Mar 29, 1996 · Steering
“AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, TAKES AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO TURN STEERING; STEERING EVENTUALLY EASES UP; CAUSES HAZARDOUS DRIVING. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1988 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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