1989 Oldsmobile Ciera Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 16%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera, 16% of the 31 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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 1997-07Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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