1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. 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.
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 161 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 4-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera MPG & running costs
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 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 3
CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES Closed
NHTSA #PE94063 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Aug 1994 · closed Dec 1994SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE Closed
NHTSA #PE94048 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Jun 1994 · closed Dec 1994BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION Closed
NHTSA #DP94004 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Jun 1994 · closed Aug 1994An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 20
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 20.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Bulletin 130089009 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2013OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING BRAKE NOT APPLIED. *…
Bulletin 990730030A · Power Train · Apr 2001SOME VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND EQUIPPED WITH 4.3L ENGINES AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE A HARD START CONDITION, ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE, A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, NO START, STALLS OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER ODOR. *TT
Bulletin 99034A · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2000INFORMATION REGARDING SWITCHES TO TURN OFF AND ON FRONTAL AIR BAGS FOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS. *TT
Bulletin 990941004 · Air Bags · Jan 2000GENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO REQUESTED THEM. *TT
Bulletin 990940004 · Seats · Jan 2000THIS BULLETIN INFORMS DEALERSHIPS ABOUT THE TRAP RESISTANT REAR COMPARTMENT (TRUNK) KIT. *TT
Bulletin 990866002A · Latches/locks/linkages · Jan 2000SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
Bulletin 990730030 · Power Train · Dec 1999CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF GRINDING / SCRAPING / GROANING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION. *TT
Bulletin 990309004 · Suspension · Oct 1999SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT REAPPEAR UNTIL THE NEX…
Bulletin 876002A · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 1998COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC
Bulletin 970801735026 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 1997Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CUTLASS CIERA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
The Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera is a mid-size car that was sold by Oldsmobile from the 1982 to 1996 model years. The replacement for the rear-wheel drive Oldsmobile Cutlass, the Cutlass Ciera marked the downsizing and transition of the mid-size Oldsmobile line to front-wheel drive, slotting it between the Omega and the Cutlass Supreme.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.