MYRModel Year Report

1995 Oldsmobile Ciera

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1995 Oldsmobile Ciera
RENDERED 2026-09-16T07:11:35.815Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Ciera Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 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
1995: 34 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19843
19858
198614
198717
198825
198932
199020
199446
199534
199683

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 29%

29% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 24%

24% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

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OIL LEAKED ONTO ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED FUMES TO COME THROUGH THE VENTS. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030520

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

SEAT BELTS 12%

12% of complaints: seat belts — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing anchorage and webbing.

CRASH INJURY
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SHOULDER BELT DID NOT LOCKUP AFTER A REAREND, ALLOWING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER TO BE THROWN FORWARD. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960126

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE IN AN ACCIDENT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960312

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1995 Oldsmobile Ciera — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V173000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.