1984 Oldsmobile Ciera
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 6
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1984
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1984: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1994 | 46 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 83 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
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Drivers side seat belt latch has fallen apart. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-05
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
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Owner states while driving vehicle slams into a stop and that it feels like it's going into park, dealers are unable to locate problem. Owner is concerned because of the stalling that is intermittent.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-03
Electrical system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
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Bosch spark plugs caused hesitation and one exploded. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-29
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first
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1984-02-24Seats84V011000 Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.
Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.
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1984-12-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1985-03-22 Engine compartment fires
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1985-06-19CClosed 1989-05-18 Rear brake lockup
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1985-08-30Engineering analysisClosed 1987-07-24 Power brake assist
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1986-09-05Defect petitionClosed 1986-12-19 Power steering failure
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1986-12-16Engineering analysisClosed 1988-09-19 Power st. Assist
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1988-02-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-05-11 Headlamp switch failure
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Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline85V034000 The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection.
Remedy: Replace the fuel feed pipe.
Buy-smart checklist
1984 Oldsmobile Ciera — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 85V034000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 84V011000 · Seats
FAQ
- Is the 1984 Oldsmobile Ciera reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1984 Oldsmobile Ciera?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1984 Oldsmobile Ciera have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.