1986 OLDSMOBILE CIERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
The 1986 OLDSMOBILE CIERA has received a total of 15 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System (3 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (2 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1986 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 OLDSMOBILE CIERA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1986 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 OLDSMOBILE CIERA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN TRYING TO AVOID A CRASH BY SWERVING TO THE LEFT FRAME OF VEHICLE BROKE. DRIVER NOTICED FRAME WAS BROKEN WHEN VEHICLE BEGAN OVERHEATING. ENGINE FELL FORWARD AND CUT RADIATOR HOSE. MOTOR MOUNTS ARE THE ONLY ONES HOLDING UP THE ENGINE. A DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED BY THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY THE DEALERSHIP . PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
POWER STEERING UNIT IS FAILING WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SOMETIMES BE HARD TO TURN AT RANDOM OR CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO WAIT A FEW MINUTE BEFORE STEERING RETURNED. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS IS NOT A NORMAL WEAR AT 66000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
WHEN TRYING TO PARK THE STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT DURING TIME THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BEEN BECOMING MORE DIFFICULT TO TURN IN TO PARKING OR OUT OF A STREET AND BEHIND AND BETWEEN CARS, CONSUMER STATES GREAT EFFORT IS NEEDED IN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *SLC
CAM NOISY. *DSH
Safety Rating for the 1986 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 OLDSMOBILE CIERA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OLDSMOBILE CIERA
- 1983 OLDSMOBILE CIERA — 0 complaints
- 1984 OLDSMOBILE CIERA — 3 complaints
- 1985 OLDSMOBILE CIERA — 9 complaints
- 1986 OLDSMOBILE CIERA (current)
- 1987 OLDSMOBILE CIERA — 27 complaints
- 1988 OLDSMOBILE CIERA — 32 complaints
- 1989 OLDSMOBILE CIERA — 37 complaints
- 1990 OLDSMOBILE CIERA — 24 complaints
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