MYRModel Year Report

1985 Oldsmobile Ciera

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1985 Oldsmobile Ciera
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:34:31.318Z

Only 8 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 8 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, 1985 highlighted. 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 8 complaints 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 17 complaints 1988: 25 complaints 1988 1989: 32 complaints 1990: 20 complaints 1990 1994: 46 complaints 1995: 34 complaints 1995 1996: 83 complaints 1996
1985: 8 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19843
19858
198614
198717
198825
198932
199020
199446
199534
199683

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 8 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Show complaint excerpts

STIFF GAS PEDAL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950929

EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT SUDDENLY ACCELERATION, WITHOUT PRESSING GAS PEDAL, WHEN RPM'S GO UP RESULTING IN WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950511

STEERING

2 of 8 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and steering wheel/handle bar.

SUSPENSION

1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19850619 — C (closed 19890518)

REAR BRAKE LOCKUP

I 19860825 — EA (closed 19880302)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

I 19861216 — EA (closed 19880919)

POWER ST. ASSIST

I 19880209 — PE (closed 19880511)

HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Oldsmobile Ciera — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 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 1985 Oldsmobile Ciera?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Oldsmobile Ciera have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.