Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996Worst | Avoid | 1 | 67 | 10 | 8 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1995 | Caution | 1 | 23 | 4 | 10 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1994 | Caution | 3 | 27 | 4 | 6 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Full report → |
| 1993Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1992 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
5 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Problems
Based on 117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Reliability
What year Cutlass Ciera has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 67 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 1996 report for specific defects.
Is the Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera reliable?
The Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera has accumulated 117 owner-filed complaints and 5 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 1993 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Cutlass Ciera.
What are the most common Cutlass Ciera problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Service Brakes / Hydraulic (24 reports), Engine And Engine Cooling (16 reports), Vehicle Speed Control (11 reports), Air Bags (10 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Cutlass Ciera has an open recall?
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