Oldsmobile Ciera SL

19961996 · 2 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
23
Best
24

The Oldsmobile Ciera SL has been tested by the EPA across 2 different configurations spanning model years 1996 through 1996. Over this period, the Ciera SL has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1996
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1996
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG

Historical Efficiency

1996
24

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Ciera SL) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Oldsmobile Ciera SL. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Ciera grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
32
Total Deaths
30

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
0.0%
Fire Occurrence
3.1%
Speeding Involved
6.3%
DUI Involved
9.4%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

76%
Front
14%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2022
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2021
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2020
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2019
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2018
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2017
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2016
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
1.67
2015
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2014
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
1.10

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

1996
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory