Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera model year (1992–1996) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Years to Avoid
1 recall · 67 complaints
8 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 86
3 recalls · 27 complaints
6 reported injuries
Top issue: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 48
0 recalls · 23 complaints
10 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Problem score: 43
Best Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Years to Buy
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Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 67 | 8 | — | 86 | Avoid |
| 1995 | 0 | 23 | 10 | — | 43 | Caution |
| 1994 | 3 | 27 | 6 | — | 48 | Caution |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
All 5 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Cutlass Ciera models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Cutlass Ciera should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera if possible. It has 1 recall, 67 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 86 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Cutlass Ciera to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Cutlass Ciera model years.
Which Cutlass Ciera has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Cutlass Ciera model years with the lowest problem scores.
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