MYRModel Year Report

1996 Oldsmobile Ciera

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1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:49:27.617Z

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, 1996 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
1996: 83 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19843
19858
198614
198717
198825
198931
199020
199446
199534
199683

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK ON GM 3.1 L V6. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030622

THE ENGINE STOPPED WORKING IN DECEMBER OF 2002. WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030428

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

WHEN AVOIDING AN UNCONTROLLED VEHICLE, OWNER ROLLED INTO A DRIVEWAY THAT HAD A SLOPE. DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND RAN INTO HOUSE, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED W/DOORS LOCKING AND FACIAL AND BODILY INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961202

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

1996 Oldsmobile Ciera — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V173000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 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.