1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Brakes

Brakes leads by volume: 10 of 34 complaints (29%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (8) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearFuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category1995vs. 1995 Midsize Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)3,100
Combined MPG20
City / Highway MPG17 / 26
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)444
Complaints filed34Not compared
Recalls issued1Not compared
Crash-involved complaints5Not compared
Fire-involved complaints0Not compared
Injuries reported9Not compared
Deaths reported0Not compared
Configurations compared2

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera have?

1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera?

Brakes: 10 of 34 NHTSA complaints (29%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera get?

EPA rates it 20 MPG combined across 2 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera?

EPA estimates $3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd63.1LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg$3,100444 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic 4-spd63.1LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg$3,100444 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine80000
Transmission & Drivetrain40000
Fuel System10000
Electrical30000
Brakes101000
Steering20000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires20000
Airbags & Restraints63080
Driver Assistance & Speed Control20000
Body, Seats & Latches31010
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other10000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (1)

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE · Campaign 95V173000 · Sep 12, 1995

    Defect: 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."

    Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN A COLLISON, STRESS CAN CAUSE THE ATTACHMENT METAL TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHORAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT PROTECT AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.