Model year guide

1996 Oldsmobile ciera

Q: Does the 1996 Oldsmobile ciera have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1996 Oldsmobile ciera. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Q: What gas mileage does the 1996 Oldsmobile ciera get?

The 1996 Oldsmobile ciera has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Oldsmobile ciera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

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1996 Oldsmobile ciera at a glance

Safety recalls1

Owner complaints94

Combined21–24 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 Oldsmobile ciera recalls 1

Seat Belts:front:anchorage NHTSA Campaign #95V173000 · 15/09/1995

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."

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1996 Oldsmobile ciera common problems

Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Seat Belts

Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

Vehicle Speed Control

Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

1996 Oldsmobile ciera MPG & running costs

Combined21–24 mpg

City19 mpg

Highway27 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,067

EPA size classMidsize Cars

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Automatic 4-spd

Passenger volume97 cu ft

Cargo volume41 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,333 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1996 Oldsmobile ciera costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,335

Fuel only$15,335

Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1996 Oldsmobile ciera trims & engines on record

Trims

Engines

3.1L 6-cyl

1996 Oldsmobile ciera vehicles on record

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Other Oldsmobile ciera model years

1993

1996 Oldsmobile ciera — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Oldsmobile ciera have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1996 Oldsmobile ciera. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Oldsmobile ciera?

Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling, power train, seat belts.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Oldsmobile ciera get?

The 1996 Oldsmobile ciera has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.