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Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

4 recall campaigns on record across 1 model year of the Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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4
Recall Campaigns
216
Owner Complaints
31
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
1 affected model years28 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 1994

Affected Model Years

19944R · 27C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Other2 campaigns (50%)
Steering1 campaign (25%)
Seat/Restraints1 campaign (25%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
20
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
11
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
8
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
7
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
6
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
5

Based on 216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 31 injuries reported.

All Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Recall Campaigns

#94V0080001994 Oldsmobile Cutlass CieraOther
Issued: Dec 1, 1994

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY ACCELERATOR CONTROL SPRING FAILURE, THE SECONDARY (BACK-UP) ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETURN SPRING WILL NOT RETURN THE THROTTLE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM."

Risk: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.

#94V1890001994 Oldsmobile Cutlass CieraSteering
Issued: Apr 10, 1994

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

THE RIGHT HAND SPINDLE NUT WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AND OVER TIME, THE SPINDLE CAN FRACTURE.

Risk: THIS WOULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE RIGHT HAND FRONT SPINDLE NUT. IF THE SPINDLE NUT IS UNDERTORQUED THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT HAND FRONT WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY AND THE SPINDLE NUT WILL BE …

#94V1590001994 Oldsmobile Cutlass CieraOther
Issued: Invalid Date

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

WATER INTRUSION CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE POWER DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY.

Risk: A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE POWER DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER DOOR LOCK RELAY AND ANY CORRODED TERMINALS. IN ADDITION, THE NEW RELAY WILL BE RELOCATED TO AN AREA WHERE WATER INTRUSION IS LESS LIKELY.

#95V1730001994 Oldsmobile Cutlass CieraSeat/Restraints
Issued: Invalid Date

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

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 OCCUP…

Remedy: 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.

Recalls by Component

1Steering Recalls

#94V189000MY 1994

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

THE RIGHT HAND SPINDLE NUT WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AND OVER TIME, THE SPINDLE CAN FRACTURE.

Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera have?
The Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera has 4 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 1994 through 1994.
Is my Cutlass Ciera under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled Cutlass Ciera year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera has the highest recall campaign count (4 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.
Does a Cutlass Ciera recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a Cutlass Ciera?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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