MYRModel Year Report

1985 Oldsmobile Ciera

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1985 Oldsmobile Ciera
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:47:14.536Z

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
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-29

Experience intermittent suddenly acceleration, without pressing gas pedal, when RPM's go up resulting in wide open throttle. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-11

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.

0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1985-06-19CClosed 1989-05-18 Rear brake lockup
  2. I
    1986-08-25Engineering analysisClosed 1988-03-02 Windshield wipers
  3. I
    1986-12-16Engineering analysisClosed 1988-09-19 Power st. Assist
  4. I
    1988-02-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-05-11 Headlamp switch failure

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Oldsmobile Ciera — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 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 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.