Oldsmobile Ciera years to avoid
The Oldsmobile Ciera years to avoid are 1996, 1994, 1995, 1989, 1988 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1983 is the cleanest year on record.
354
Total complaints
10
Recall campaigns
1980–1996
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Ciera years to avoid
Every Ciera year
Common questions
What are the worst Oldsmobile Ciera years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Ciera years to avoid are 1996, 1994, 1995, 1989, 1988. The cleanest year on record is 1983.
What is the best year for the Oldsmobile Ciera?
By complaint volume, 1983 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Ciera years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Ciera have?
Across all model years, the Ciera has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 354 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.