Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser second generation

Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser second generation
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

The Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser second generation (1986–1990): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 2 versions in the United States.

Model codes: B-body

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length5,500–5,630 mm Traficom–5,596 mm
Width2,020–2,030 mm Traficom–2,027 mm
Height––1,486 mm
Wheelbase2,950 mm RDW–2,944 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,860 kg RDW––
Mass in running order1,960 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,480–2,720 kg Traficom––
Seats and space
Seats3–8 Traficom––
Doors5 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–1,416 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–3,087–3,115 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

15 complaints for model years 1986–1989. 1 crash · 1 injury

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 2 versions of the Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser second generation

United States 2 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1988–1990(307) (FFS), CLKUP · (GM-OLDS) (FFS), CLKUP5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1986–1987(307) (FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.