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1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL Wagon
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
107 complaints filed by owners for this model year (12 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL Wagon?
EPA figures for the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL Wagon reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL Wagon?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL Wagon. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL Wagon?
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL Wagon, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.