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1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
29%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
98,396miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,396 miles.

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.

“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 miles

“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 2005-05

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1987229%

Other parts of the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

Engine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

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.

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