MYRModel Year Report

1983 Oldsmobile Ciera

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1983 Oldsmobile Ciera
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:47:17.424Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1983

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 0 complaints 1983 0 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 8 complaints 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1987: 17 complaints 1987 1988: 25 complaints 1989: 32 complaints 1989 1990: 20 complaints 1994: 46 complaints 1994 1995: 34 complaints 1996: 83 complaints 1996
1983: 0 complaints 1983 0 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 8 complaints 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 17 complaints 1987 1988: 25 complaints 1988 1989: 32 complaints 1989 1990: 20 complaints 1990 1994: 46 complaints 1994 1995: 34 complaints 1995 1996: 83 complaints 1996
1983: 0 complaints 1983 0 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 8 complaints 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 17 complaints 1987 1988: 25 complaints 1988 1989: 32 complaints 1989 1990: 20 complaints 1990 1994: 46 complaints 1994 1995: 34 complaints 1995 1996: 83 complaints 1996

1983: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19843
19858
198614
198717
198825
198932
199020
199446
199534
199683

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1983-10-20Service brakes, hydraulic83V105000 The brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. This would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace all suspect valves.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1984-12-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1985-03-22 Engine compartment fires
  3. I
    1985-06-19CClosed 1989-05-18 Rear brake lockup
  4. I
    1985-08-30Engineering analysisClosed 1987-07-24 Power brake assist
  5. I
    1986-09-05Defect petitionClosed 1986-12-19 Power steering failure
  6. I
    1986-12-16Engineering analysisClosed 1988-09-19 Power st. Assist

Buy-smart checklist

1983 Oldsmobile Ciera — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 83V105000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1983 Oldsmobile Ciera reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1983 Oldsmobile Ciera have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.