1989 Oldsmobile Ciera Problems
- Complaints
- 31filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera. The part named most often is seat belts, with 8 complaints (26% of the total), followed by electrical system (6) and vehicle speed control (5). Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the anchorage filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Seat belts8 26%
- Electrical system6 19%
- Brakes4 13%
- Fuel system2 6.5%
- Body and structure2 6.5%
- Tires2 6.5%
- Seats1 3.2%
- Wheels1 3.2%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Drivers side shoulder/lap belt when moved forward failed to retract. Owner states must open door possibly while driving for tension to tighten. Please describe.”
NHTSA complaint #975702, filed 1995-11Vehicle speed control: “While in reverse gear the vehicle's throttle stuck in a position and lost control. The car hit a car/lamp post and a house. Car also hit 2nd car. Car went through living room window.”
NHTSA complaint #814111, filed 1997-07Brakes: “Brakes lock when wet, even after new brakes and master cyclinder installed , doing it since the car was new and bought by my mother with 3 miles on it. One brake or another will lock after a rain storm. After continual pumping they will dry and stop locking till they get wet again. Have had all new parts put on over years of work on it and no one knows what it is .”
NHTSA complaint #745770, filed 2001-05Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 95V173000Sep 15, 1995Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Oldsmobile Ciera 1989–1990, 1994–1996, Buick Century 1989–1996, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1991–1993 +2 more
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."
Recall details for the 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 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 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera have?
NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 8 complaints (26% of the total), followed by electrical system with 6.
Has the 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. 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 30, 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.