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1993 Cobra SierraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1993 Cobra Sierra, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Cobra Sierra has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1993 Cobra Sierra recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 95V-169 · Aug 30, 1995 · 43,330 vehicles

Risk. THE WIRING CAN BE PINCHED OR CUT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND AXLE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OR TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE OF THE TRAILER OR FIFTH WHEEL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 94V-200 · Oct 13, 1994 · 819 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE REAR COMBINATION LAMPS HAVE DIMINISHED VISIBILITY AND DO NOT GIVE SUFFICIENT WARNING SIGNALS TO FOLLOWING MOTORISTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cobra.

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other Sierra year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sierra median. How we score

'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sierra owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WAS DRIVING FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER WHEN LEFT FRONT TIRE, WITH 2,000 MILES OF GOODYEAR MARATHON STARTED TO LOSE TREAD. PULLED OVER & CHANGED TIRE. WAS DRIVING BACK & RIGHT REAR TIRE, WITH 3,500 MILES, BLEWOUT. TREAD HAD PEELED OFF THAT TIRE. ALSO DID DAMAGE TO THE CAMPER. ENTIRE TREAD HAD CAME OFF.…
Complaint 873315 · Oct 18, 2000

Own a 1993 Sierra?

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