Oldsmobile Ciera Problems by Year
NHTSA has 117 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Oldsmobile Ciera, across 2 model years (1995–1996). The 1996 model year has the most complaints (83). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Oldsmobile Ciera years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Ciera model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1996 Ciera: 83 complaints, 1 recall
- 1995 Ciera: 34 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Oldsmobile Ciera problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 2 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Suspension | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Oldsmobile Ciera model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Ciera | 83 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1995 Ciera | 34 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Oldsmobile Ciera years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1996 (83), 1995 (34). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Oldsmobile Ciera?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 31 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Ciera have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.