1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1994 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.
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 266 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 4-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 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 1994 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 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 41
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 41.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the…
Bulletin PIC4696E · Equipment · Nov 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the…
Bulletin PIC4696D · Equipment · Sep 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve th…
Bulletin PIC4696C · Equipment, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · May 2018Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Bulletin 130089009 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2013REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT
Bulletin 010601002A · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2002OWNERS 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 OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT
Bulletin 990604005A · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2001INFORMATION 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 2000Source: 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.