1994 Oldsmobile Ciera Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (12 reports).

4Recalls
46Owner complaints
6Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Ciera?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1994 Oldsmobile Ciera recalls

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Recall 95V173Sep 15, 19952,216,325 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm

Recall 94V189Oct 4, 1994206 vehicles affected

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Recall 94V159Aug 31, 1994139,542 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

Recall 94V008Jan 12, 199449,047 vehicles affected

Most common 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera problems

Problem areas named in the 46 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic12
Engine And Engine Cooling8
Vehicle Speed Control7
Tires5
Structure3
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Electrical System3
Suspension3
Air Bags2
Visibility2

What owners report

2003-01-30, Tires
I HAVE FIRESTONE SUPREME RADIAL TIRES ON MY 94 CUTLESS SIERRA. ABOUT A MONTH AGO ONE WENT FLAT. I NOTICED TREAD SEPARTION AT THE SITE OF THE FLAT BUT DISCOUNTED IT. YESTERDAY WHILE DRIVING ON A SMOOTH INTERSTATE MY OTHER FRONT TIRE SAME BRAND HAD THE ENTIRE TREAD SEPARATE. THE TIRE REMAINED INFLATED AS I PULLED OFF THE ROAD. MY TWO REAR TIRES ARE THE SAME MODEL AND I AM CONSERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THESE TIRES. I HAD CHECKED THE PRESSURE IN ALL 4 TIRES LESS THAN A WEEK AGO AND THEY WERE TO MANUFATOROR SPECS.
2002-08-28, Suspension
WHEN VEHICLE EXCEEDS 65MPH, THE FRONT END VIBRATES, CAUSING THE FRONT TIRES TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY. CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS, AND CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER CAN ALSO FEEL THE SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER SAYS IF SHE DRIVES OVER 68 MPH, THE SHAKING SEEMS TO IMPROVE SOMEWHAT. THIS SITUATION HAS WORN OUT THE TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE AND HAS HAD A NUMEROUS AMOUNT OF ALIGNMENTS, BALANCING OF TIRES-FORCED ALIGNMENT. CONSUMER HAS PURCHASED FOUR NEW TIRES, THE VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN TO A STOP OR WHEN ONE DRIVES ABOUT 20 MPH, THE ENTIRE FRAME SHAKES. *SCC
2001-11-27, Engine And Engine Cooling
DEFECTIVE FUEL SYSTEM
2000-10-25, Tires
4 PASSENGER CAR REPLACEMENT TIRES PURCHASED FROM FIRESTONE ON JULY 23, 1999 AT 64,097 MILES; TREAD COMPLETELY PEELED OFF OF ONE OF THE TIRES ON AUGUST 15, 2000 AT 83,685 MILES. (DOT NUMBER: FR360 TIRESIZE: 18575R14)
2000-08-28, Engine And Engine Cooling
DURING RAINY WEATHER THE SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT GETS WET AND SLIP, SLIPPAGE RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER ACCELERATION AND MAKES CAR PRONE TO REAR COLLISION, ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEEDS, SLIPPAGE ALSO CAUSES ALL ACCESSORIES POWERED BY THE BELT TO LOSE POWER

1994 Oldsmobile Ciera questions

Does the 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Vehicle Speed Control:Springs. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera?

Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (12), Engine And Engine Cooling (8), Vehicle Speed Control (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 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.

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