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1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 4dr Sedan

The 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 4dr Sedan is a 2.5-liter inline-4 sedan with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,354 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

The Cutlass Ciera measures 190.0 inches long on a 104.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,745 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,354 ($32,483 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L I4
Displacement2.5 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 3-speed
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14-in.
Wheels Rear14-in.
Dimensions & Weight
Length190 in
Width69 in
Height54 in
Wheelbase104.8 in
Curb Weight2,745 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear35 in
Shoulder Room Front56 in
Shoulder Room Rear56 in
Hip Room Front52 in
Hip Room Rear52 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Oldsmobile CUTLASS CIERA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

NHTSA campaign 06E043000

7 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Oldsmobile CUTLASS CIERA

Owner Complaints

7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Oldsmobile CUTLASS CIERA. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Power Train1
Seat Belts1
Steering1
Structure1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 31, 2005 · Steering, Electrical System
“STEERING WHEEL MOVED WHILE BEING LOCKED IN POSITION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS. *AK WHEN NEGOTIATING A CORNER, THE ENGINE IGNITION SWITCH INSIDE…”
Apr 16, 2004 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Electrical System
“ENGINE PROBLEM : FOR THE PAST 3YRS.THE IGNITION MODULE CONTINUES TO GO BAD AND PREVENTS THE FUEL PUMP AND THE SPARK PLUGS TO WORK CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL OUT AND LAEVING ME STRANDED.WE REPLACED…”
Nov 10, 2003 · Seat Belts
“SEAT BELT FAILURE ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT, FAILS TO RETRACT.*AK”
Sep 16, 2003 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“WHILE DRIVING ENGINE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. *AK”
Mar 7, 2001 · Structure
“RIGHT FRONT END OF VEHICLES FRAME HAS DIPPED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1987 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CIERA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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