Complaints
29
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
#23 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
#33 complaints
Automatic Transmission
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Shoes/Linings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element | 1 | — | — | — |
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
5
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Shoes/Linings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette has 29 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belts:Front:Retractor with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Top reported problems: Seat Belts:Front:Retractor (5 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (3 complaints); Automatic Transmission (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Oldsmobile Silhouette reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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