MYRModel Year Report

1983 Oldsmobile Ciera

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1983 Oldsmobile Ciera
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:49:26.800Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Ciera Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1983 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 8 complaints 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 17 complaints 1988: 25 complaints 1988 1989: 31 complaints 1990: 20 complaints 1990 1994: 46 complaints 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
198931
199020
199446
199534
199683

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19831020 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 83V105000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19841203 — PE (closed 19850322)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19850619 — C (closed 19890518)

REAR BRAKE LOCKUP

I 19850830 — EA (closed 19870724)

POWER BRAKE ASSIST

I 19860905 — DP (closed 19861219)

POWER STEERING FAILURE

I 19861216 — EA (closed 19880919)

POWER ST. ASSIST

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Oldsmobile Ciera — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 83V105000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.