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1986 Oldsmobile Ciera Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1986 Oldsmobile Ciera, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When trying to avoid a crash by swerving to the left frame of vehicle broke. Driver noticed frame was broken when vehicle began overheating. Engine fell forward and cut radiator hose. Motor mounts are the only ones holding up the engine. A dealership was contacted by the vehicle. Vehicle has not been seen by the dealership . Please provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #873084, filed 2000-10

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199667%
199513%
199437%
1990210%
198926%
1987212%
198617%

Other parts of the 1986 Oldsmobile Ciera

Steering
5 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1986 Oldsmobile Ciera

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology