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1987 Oldsmobile CieraProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 27 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
27
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 27 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineHIGH

3 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline3 (11%)
Speed Control3 (11%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine2 (7%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components2 (7%)
Steering:rack And Pinion2 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe1 (4%)
Fuel System1 (4%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System1 (4%)

1987 Oldsmobile Ciera: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1987 Oldsmobile Ciera, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1987 Oldsmobile Ciera, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1987 Oldsmobile Ciera, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1987 Oldsmobile Ciera, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (1 recall)

87V034000Mar 1987

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

POOR BOND ADHESION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD GLASS AND MOUNTING COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER TEST REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (5)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA87022ClosedOpened Aug 1987 · closed Nov 1991

STALLING

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

EA89010ClosedOpened Jan 1989 · closed May 1990

BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

EA89026ClosedOpened Jun 1989 · closed Oct 1990

LOSS OF POWER STEERING

STEERING

PE89105ClosedOpened Mar 1989 · closed Jun 1989

POWER STEERING HOSE FAILS

STEERING

PE94048ClosedOpened Jun 1994 · closed Dec 1994

SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 27 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1987 Oldsmobile Ciera: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Oldsmobile Ciera?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Oldsmobile Ciera is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1987 Oldsmobile Ciera reliable?
The 1987 Oldsmobile Ciera has 27 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1987 Oldsmobile Ciera problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1987 Oldsmobile Ciera have any recalls?
Yes, the 1987 Oldsmobile Ciera has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Oldsmobile Ciera problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 1987 Oldsmobile Ciera data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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