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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1986 Oldsmobile Ciera Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
14%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 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1986 Oldsmobile Ciera, 14% 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 using heater, smell of anti freeze/gas like odor enters into interior compartment; causes film to build up on windshield; impossible to defrost. Tt”

NHTSA complaint #978051, filed 1996-01

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199634%
199424%
199015%
198716%
1986214%

Other parts of the 1986 Oldsmobile Ciera

Steering
5 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1986 Oldsmobile Ciera

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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