1986 Oldsmobile Ciera Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1986 Oldsmobile Ciera (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1986 Oldsmobile Ciera. The part named most often is steering, with 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and electrical system (2). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering5 36%
- Brakes2 14%
- Electrical system2 14%
- Engine cooling2 14%
- Seat belts1 7.1%
- Body and structure1 7.1%
Example complaints
Steering: “Power steering unit is failing while driving the vehicle. The steering wheel would sometimes be hard to turn at random or consumer would have to wait a few minute before steering returned. Consumer believed this is not a normal wear at 66000 miles. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #826058, filed 1998-07Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1986 Oldsmobile Ciera in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1986 Oldsmobile Ciera.
Other model years of the Oldsmobile Ciera
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 83 | 60,000 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 34 | — | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 46 | — | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 20 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 31 | — | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 25 | — | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 14 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 8 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Oldsmobile Ciera model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1986 Oldsmobile Ciera have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1986 Oldsmobile Ciera as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1986 Oldsmobile Ciera is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1986 Oldsmobile Ciera been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.