1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 130,698miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and seat belts (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 130,698 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Electrical system2 29%
- Engine cooling2 29%
- Seat belts1 14%
- Steering1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
- Suspension1 14%
- Tires1 14%
- Wheels1 14%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Engine problem : for the past 3yrs.the ignition module continues to go bad and prevents the fuel pump and the spark plugs to work causing the engine to stall out and laeving me stranded.we replaced the module several times and even replaced the distributor and the problem continues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10066296, filed 2004-04, 98,396 milesSteering: “Steering wheel moved while being locked in position. When the vehicle was inspected, it was determined that it was due to loose bolts. When negotiating a corner, the engine ignition switch inside of the steering column disconnected, the engine stopped, the power steering and the power brakes failed. The steering wheel wobbled from side to side.”
NHTSA complaint #10109195, filed 2005-05Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 98,396 and 163,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass Ciera FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Cutlass Ciera FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Cutlass Ciera FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Cutlass Ciera FWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera.
Other model years of the Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 7 | 130,698 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
All Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera get?
The EPA rates the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera (Cutlass Ciera, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 130,698 miles and the middle half falls between 98,396 and 163,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.