1996 Oldsmobile Ciera Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 10%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera, 10% of the 83 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“When driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle will cut off and come to a dead stop. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer has replaced some wiring. Repairs were not covered under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #863817, filed 2000-06“While driving saw white smoke eminating from under the dashboard. Driver pulled off road and parked. All passengers exited safely. Vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #534328, filed 1998-04Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera
22 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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.
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