Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

19841995 · 50 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
21
Best
26

The Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera has been tested by the EPA across 50 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 1995. Over this period, the Cutlass Ciera has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 26 MPG, with an overall average of 21 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
1995
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1995
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1994
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
1994
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1993
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
1993
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1993
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1992
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700192822MPG
1992
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1992
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
1991
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700192822MPG
1991
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1991
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
1990
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
1990
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1990
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1989
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
1989
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1989
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1989
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1988
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1988
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1988
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1988
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1987
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1987
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1987
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1987
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
1986
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182620MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1986
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1985
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1985
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdDiesel
$3,100233226MPG
1984
2.5L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
1984
3L 6-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
1984
3.8L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1984
4.3L 6-cyl
Automatic 3-spdDiesel
$3,250223125MPG
1984
2.5L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
1984
3L 6-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1984
3.8L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1984
4.3L 6-cyl
Automatic 3-spdDiesel
$3,400213024MPG
1984
4.3L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$3,400213124MPG

Historical Efficiency

1995
20
1994
24
1993
23
1992
22
1991
22
1990
23
1989
23
1988
24
1987
23
1986
23
1985
26
1984
25

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Cutlass Ciera) 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 Cutlass Ciera. 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 Cutlass (FWD), Oldsmobile Cutlass (RWD-only) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
143
Total Deaths
105

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
16.1%
Fire Occurrence
3.5%
Speeding Involved
11.2%
DUI Involved
23.1%
Primary Impact Zone

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

70%
Front
22%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2022
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.25
2021
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2020
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.83
2019
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2018
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2017
Fatal Crashes21
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2016
Fatal Crashes21
Fatalities
18
Deaths/Crash
0.86
2015
Fatal Crashes35
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2014
Fatal Crashes30
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.77

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

1995
2
1994
6
1993
3
1992
2
1991
4
1990
2
1989
3
1988
6
1987
2
1986
2
1985
2
1984
4
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