1994 Oldsmobile Ciera Problems
- Complaints
- 46filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 4campaigns 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 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera. The part named most often is brakes, with 11 complaints (24% of the total), followed by engine cooling (8) and vehicle speed control (6). Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 8 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Brakes11 24%
- Engine cooling8 17%
- Tires4 8.7%
- Electrical system3 6.5%
- Fuel system3 6.5%
- Body and structure3 6.5%
- Suspension3 6.5%
- Air bags2 4.3%
Also reported: Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1), Seat belts (1), Steering (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “During rainy weather the serpentine drive belt gets wet and slip, slippage results in loss of power acceleration and makes car prone to rear collision, especially at high speeds, slippage also causes all accessories powered by the belt to lose power”
NHTSA complaint #9001358, filed 2000-07Vehicle speed control: “Parked at a drive in pharmacy, put vehicle in reverse, and it lurched backward, hitting vehicle behind the consumer. Turned vehicle off and then restarted. Contacted dealer . Dealer found a vacuum leak on the upper intake near the throttle. They repaired vacuum leak.”
NHTSA complaint #860922, filed 2000-04Tires: “I have firestone supreme radial tires on my 94 cutless sierra. About a month ago one went flat. I noticed tread separtion at the site of the flat but discounted it. Yesterday while driving on a smooth interstate my other front tire same brand had the entire tread separate. The tire remained inflated as I pulled off the road. My two rear tires are the same model and I am conserned about the safety of these tires. I had checked the pressure in all 4 tires less than a week ago and they were to manufatoror specs.”
NHTSA complaint #10004937, filed 2003-01Complaints 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."
- 94V189000Oct 4, 1994Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › ArmCovers: Oldsmobile Ciera 1994, Buick Century 1994
The right hand spindle nut was not properly tightened during assembly. This can cause premature wheel bearing failure and over time, the spindle can fracture.
- 94V159000Aug 31, 1994Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LatchCovers: Oldsmobile Ciera 1994, Buick Century 1994
Water intrusion can cause a short circuit in the power door lock assembly.
- 94V008000Jan 12, 1994Vehicle speed control › SpringsCovers: Oldsmobile Ciera 1994, Buick Century 1994
In the event of a primary accelerator control spring failure, the secondary (back-up) accelerator control return spring will not return the throttle to the fully closed position, as required by fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control system."
Recall details for the 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1994 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 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera have?
NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 11 complaints (24% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 8.
Has the 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns 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.