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1990–1996 · 4 model years

Oldsmobile Ciera recalls & problems by year

8 recalls and 183 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199683 complaints
Most recalls19944 recalls
Crashes reported27in owner complaints
Injuries reported300 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0234568901990: 20 complaints, 2 recalls1994: 46 complaints, 4 recalls1995: 34 complaints, 1 recalls1996: 83 complaints, 1 recalls1990199419951996
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1996 Ciera—21–24 mpg183101100
1995 Ciera——1345090
1994 Ciera——4466180
1990 Ciera——2206030

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Service brakes, hydraulic52
  • Engine and engine cooling34
  • Vehicle speed control21
  • Electrical system19
  • Power train17
  • Air bags15
  • Structure13
  • Seat belts8