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Oldsmobile Ciera years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 182 complaints about the Oldsmobile Ciera since 1990, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 1996 model year has 83 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
182
Recalls
5
Worst year
1996
Model years
1990-1996

Oldsmobile Ciera years to avoid

No model year of the Oldsmobile Ciera stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Oldsmobile Ciera years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Oldsmobile Ciera complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1990199419951996

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Most common Oldsmobile Ciera problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    44
  • Engine
    34
  • Acceleration
    20
  • Electrical
    17
  • Transmission
    16
  • Airbags
    13
  • Body
    12
  • Suspension
    8
  • Seat belts
    8
  • Fuel system
    8
  • Visibility
    6
  • Tires
    5

Oldsmobile Ciera problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1996-83Brakes110
1995-34Brakes15
1994-45Brakes46
1990-20Acceleration26

Recalls 5

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Questions about the Oldsmobile Ciera

What years of the Oldsmobile Ciera should you avoid?

No single model year of the Oldsmobile Ciera has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Oldsmobile Ciera?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Oldsmobile Ciera?

Brakes, with 44 complaints across all years, followed by engine (34) and acceleration (20).

How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Ciera have?

5 recalls between 1990 and 1996. The 1994 model year has the most, with 4.

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