1995 Oldsmobile Ciera Problems
- Complaints
- 34filed 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 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera. The part named most often is brakes, with 10 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling (8) and seat belts (4). Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 9 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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.
- Brakes10 29%
- Engine cooling8 24%
- Seat belts4 12%
- Air bags3 8.8%
- Electrical system3 8.8%
- Seats2 5.9%
- Steering2 5.9%
- Vehicle speed control2 5.9%
- Fuel system1 2.9%
Also reported: Other or unknown (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “4 fuel pumps, 2 transmissions have been replaced,has a 3.8 engine in it, it is suppose to have a 3.1 engine in it,relay switch replaced at which time found that electrical system had been running higher than it should have the whole time we owned the car, 1 antilock brake system motor in result of electrical, 1 vacuum manifold, to top it of we found out the car was built on a friday! What luck ? The car was taken to the dealer for the first two fuel pumps that failed/we think because of the electrical system not put in right. …”
NHTSA complaint #733248, filed 2000-10Engine cooling: “When driving fumes from other vehicles are entering the inside of vehicle, causing the passenger in this vehicle to have breathing problems. Has to take medications to minimize erratic breathing caused by fumes. Consumer bought the vehicle used in aug. 96, and has been experiencing this problem since day of purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #817254, filed 1997-10Seat belts: “Seat belt recall work failed, during collision seat belts did not lock resulting in injuries to head and neck of occupants, air bags failed to deflate.”
NHTSA complaint #534663, filed 1998-04Transmission and drivetrain: “Reverse shell cracked and exploded sending shrapnel throuhout the whole transmission, damaging many more parts of transmission. Transmission specialist had never seen a reverse shell chewed up and demolished as this one. Incidentally, replacement new part is made of a different material- carbon steel.”
NHTSA complaint #726193, filed 2000-07Complaints 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 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1995 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 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera have?
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 10 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 8.
Has the 1995 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 29, 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.