CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Oldsmobile Ciera has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (6 reports).
1988 Oldsmobile Ciera recalls
Most common 1988 Oldsmobile Ciera problems
Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
ON MOUNTAIN ROADS, THIS SITUATION IS VERY DANGEROUS. NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, NO POWER PERIOD. THEREFORE, VEHICLE IS "STUCK" IN ROAD, USUALLY ON A BLIND TURN, EXTREEME DANGER WITH TRUCKS COMING DOWN MOUNTAIN.
REAR SHOULDER BELT RETRO-FIT KIT THAT WAS GIVEN BY OLDSMOBILE HAS A VERY LARGE BUCKLE THAT HITS RIGHT IN THE STERNUM. IF IN AN ACCIDENT BUCKLE COULD GO RIGHT THROUGH THE CHEST. MANUFACTURER SAID THAT WAS THE WAY THEY MADE THEM, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK
SINCE JUNE OF 1998 OUR OLDSMOBLE CUTLESS CIERA BROUGHAM HAS BEEN DYING WHETHER IN MOTION OR AT A STOP. ON OCCASSION IT WOULD NOT RE-START. WE HAVE HAD IT AT THE DEALERS 5 TIMES, AND WACH TIME THEY SAY THEY HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM WE CURRENTLY HAVE OUR CAR AT AN INDEPENDENT DEALER BECAUSE OF THE SAME PROBLEM. $6000.00 LATER AND WE STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. VARIOUS SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW FUEL PUMP, COMPLETE TIMING REPLACED. EVERYTIME OUR CAR MIS-FUNCTIONS NOTHING EVER SHOWS UP ON THE COMPUTER, NO SERVICE ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON. THE CAR JUST QUIETLY DIES. THERE MUST BE OTHER CAR OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME SITUATION AS US. HELP,HELP,HELP
WHILE BRINGING VEHICLE TO A STOP IN TRAFFIC ENGINE STALLS AND SHUTS OFF, AND CANNOT BE RESTARTED. POSSIBLE CAUSE A FAULTY SOLENOID IN TORQUE CONVERTER HOUSING. *AK
ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF CONSISTENTLY.
1988 Oldsmobile Ciera questions
Does the 1988 Oldsmobile Ciera have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 Oldsmobile Ciera: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Oldsmobile Ciera?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (6), Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Seat Belts (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Oldsmobile Ciera has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.