MYRModel Year Report

1988 Oldsmobile Ciera

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1988 Oldsmobile Ciera
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:49:34.145Z

Only 25 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 25 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, 1988 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
1988: 25 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19843
19858
198614
198717
198825
198931
199020
199446
199534
199683

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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THE ACCELERATOR STUCK, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTONG IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950717

TIRES

2 of 25 total reports mention: tires.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 25 total reports mention: seat belts.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19881215 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL FEED HOSE COULD LEAK AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: INSTALL NEW FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 88V164000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19890117 — EA (closed 19900508)

BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS

I 19890119 — PE (closed 19890524)

STOP LAMPS

I 19940621 — PE (closed 19941230)

SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Oldsmobile Ciera — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 88V164000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Oldsmobile Ciera?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Oldsmobile Ciera have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.