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#BS-1990-OLDCIE-16A31990 Oldsmobile Ciera
Based on reports from 24 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 24 complaints, 7 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
4 owners reported speed control issues.
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Top cost driver: Speed Control (4 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1990 Oldsmobile Ciera: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator Issues
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments Issues
Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:door:hinge and attachments-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components Issues
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
THE POWER SEAT OR RECLINER WIRING HARNESS CAN BE PINCHED OR CAN CHAFE ON THE SEAT FRAME OR SPRING SUPPORT ROD, WEARING THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
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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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 24 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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