MYRModel Year Report

1984 Oldsmobile Ciera

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1984 Oldsmobile Ciera
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:49:29.973Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Ciera Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1984 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 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
1984: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19843
19858
198614
198717
198825
198931
199020
199446
199534
199683

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.

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DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH HAS FALLEN APART. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950605

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970303

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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BOSCH SPARK PLUGS CAUSED HESITATION AND ONE EXPLODED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960229

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19840224 — seats

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.

Campaign 84V011000 — 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

I 19880209 — PE (closed 19880511)

HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE

R Date not on file — fuel system, gasoline

THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY LEAK AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION.

Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL FEED PIPE.

Campaign 85V034000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Oldsmobile Ciera — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 85V034000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 84V011000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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:front:buckle assembly, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.