1990 Oldsmobile CIERA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 13 complaints (23.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 23.1% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 23.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 7.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 2 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 1 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 13 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
1995: 8; 1996: 3; 2000: 1; 2002: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 959143 · 1995-01-25 (January 25, 1995)
BRAKES FAILED DURING ACCIDENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959143 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 962519 · 1995-03-24 (March 24, 1995)
ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAIL WHEN DRIVING AND TRY STOP AT A STOP SIGN. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 962519 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 765912 · 2002-08-20 (August 20, 2002)
BEGAN NOTICING STEERING COLUMN WOULD NOT STAY LOCKED INTO DESIRED ANGLE. FURTHER NOTICED ENTIRE WHEEL WOULD HAVE SIDE-TO-SIDE MOVEMENT. AT THIS STAGE IT HAS ABOUT 1-INCH PLAY IN ALL DIRECTIONS, FEEL UNSAFE WHEN STEERING. REPAIR SHOP SAID IT IS COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS CAR; REPAIR INVOLVES REMOVING MOST UPPER COMPONENTS AND TIGHTENING 2 BOLTS AT BASE OF COLUMN AT DASHBOARD. BECAUSE OF COMPLEXITY OF DISASSEMBLY, REPAIR REQUIRES 2 TO 3 HOURS @ $75/HOUR NYC RATES. I FEEL THIS TYPE OF DEFECT SHOULD HAVE SOME RECOURSE THROUGH MANUFACTURER SINCE THIS IS…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 765912 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 974369 · 1995-11-01 (November 1, 1995)
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SHOULDER/LAP BELT DOES NOT LOCK UP UPON IMPACT; VEHICLE REARENDED, SHOVED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE; OCCUPANTS HIT WINDSHIELD AND STEERING WHEEL
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 974369 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 979109 · 1996-02-12 (February 12, 1996)
VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND BRAKE AND STEERING ABILITY IS LOST, DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 979109 at NHTSA ↗