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#BS-1989-OLDCIE-16A3

1989 Oldsmobile Ciera

Based on reports from 37 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
37
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 37 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

4 owners reported speed control issues.

!Inspect the Seat Belts:front:buckle AssemblyMED
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: Speed Control (4 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

Speed Control4 (11%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly3 (8%)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage3 (8%)
Electrical System:ignition2 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc2 (5%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission2 (5%)
Electrical System:ignition:module2 (5%)
Structure:body2 (5%)

1989 Oldsmobile Ciera: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:buckle assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:anchorage Issues

Seat Belts:front:anchorage complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:anchorage-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-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)

95V173000Oct 1995

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 37 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.

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1989 Oldsmobile Ciera: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera is related to the speed control, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera reliable?
The 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera has 37 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 1 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 1989 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 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera have any recalls?
Yes, the 1989 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.
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.
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