MYRModel Year Report

1986 Oldsmobile Ciera

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1986 Oldsmobile Ciera
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:47:17.706Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
14

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 1984 1985: 8 complaints 1986: 14 complaints 1986 14 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 1986: 14 complaints 1986 14 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 1986: 14 complaints 1986 14 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

1986: 14 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19843
19858
198614
198717
198825
198932
199020
199446
199534
199683

Known problem areas

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

5 of 14 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and rack and pinion.

Service brakes

2 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Electrical system

2 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.

Show complaint excerpts

Car stalling intermittently. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-05

Visibility

2 of 14 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield and heater core.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 14 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Engine compartment fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-31

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1986-12-16Engineering analysisClosed 1988-09-19 Power st. Assist
  2. I
    1987-08-27Engineering analysisClosed 1991-11-27 Stalling
  3. I
    1991-08-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-11-04 Front brake disc/hub sep
  4. I
    1994-06-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-30 Sub-frame absorber failure

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Oldsmobile Ciera — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Oldsmobile Ciera?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 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.