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Oldsmobile Ciera Problems

The Oldsmobile Ciera was a mid-size car produced from 1984 to 1996. With 708 complaints on record, this popular sedan showed reliability issues typical of GM A-body vehicles of its era. Hydraulic brake problems, engine cooling issues, and vehicle speed control concerns were the most commonly reported complaints. The 1996 model year accumulated the highest number of complaints.

708
Total Complaints
0
Total Recalls
10
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
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Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

1996
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Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

1984 1985 1986

Common Problem Categories

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 134
Engine And Engine Cooling 96
Vehicle Speed Control 66
Electrical System 62
Power Train 54

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
1996 214 0 24 2 Avoid
1995 90 0 16 0 Average
1994 110 0 12 2 Below Average
1990 48 0 14 0 Average
1989 74 0 6 2 Average
1988 64 0 4 0 Average
1987 54 0 8 0 Average
1986 30 0 0 2 Good
1985 18 0 0 0 Good
1984 6 0 0 0 Good

Oldsmobile Ciera Years to Avoid

1996, 1994, 1995, 1989

Best Oldsmobile Ciera Years

1984, 1985, 1986

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common problems with the Oldsmobile Ciera?

The most frequently reported issues include hydraulic brake failures, engine and cooling system problems, vehicle speed control malfunctions, electrical system failures, and power train concerns.

Which Oldsmobile Ciera years should I avoid?

The 1996 model year should be avoided as it has the highest complaint count with 214 reported issues. The 1994 and 1995 models are also problematic with 110 and 90 complaints respectively.

Is the Oldsmobile Ciera reliable?

The Ciera has variable reliability. Later model years from the 1990s show more issues, while earlier 1980s models have fewer reported complaints.

What is the best year for a used Oldsmobile Ciera?

The 1984 and 1985 model years have only 6 and 18 complaints respectively. Earlier production years generally show better reliability.