MYRModel Year Report

1990 Oldsmobile Ciera

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1990 Oldsmobile Ciera
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:38:39.559Z

Only 20 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 20 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, 1990 highlighted. 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 8 complaints 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
1990: 20 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19843
19858
198614
198717
198825
198932
199020
199446
199534
199683

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

7 of 20 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages and cruise control.

CRASH INJURY
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BRAKES FAILED DURING ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950125

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and ignition.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

STRUCTURE

2 of 20 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920924 — seats

THE POWER SEAT OR RECLINER WIRING HARNESS CAN BE PINCHED OR CAN CHAFE ON THE SEAT FRAME OR SPRING SUPPORT ROD, WEARING THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Remedy: REPAIR ANY ABRADED WIRING AND REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS USING A WIRING HARNESS CLIP.

Campaign 92V124000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940621 — PE (closed 19941230)

SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE

R 19951019 — seat belts

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.

Campaign 95V173000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Oldsmobile Ciera — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V124000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V173000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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