1996 Oldsmobile Ciera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ciera years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera. That is the most of any Ciera model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (21 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 83owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 18% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Oldsmobile Ciera recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with fmvss no.210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. The safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. Additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Head gasket leaked. Consumer indicated that when he went into garage there was water on the floor. Consumer had vehicle checked out by mechanic, who determined there was a head gasket leak. Consumer was quoted a price to have vehicle repaired. Consumer felt that oldsmobile should repair the problem…
Lower intake manifold gasket leak into oil
Lower intake manifold gasket leak on gm 3.1 l v6. *nlm
The engine stopped working in december of 2002. Which had to be replaced. *jb
The car was hit from behind while stopped and the seat and shoulder belts did not hold us in place. Dt
Other Oldsmobile Ciera years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 83 | 1 |
| 1995 Ciera | 34 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ciera model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.