Oldsmobile CIERA steering problems
13 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
146 owner complaints analyzed
10 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1983 to 1996 model years. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
13 of 146 complaints match this topic (8.9%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 503475 · 1996-04-15 (April 15, 1996)
DEFECTIVE 'O' RINGS IN RACK/PINION CAUSE STEERING TO LOCK UP INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503475 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502942 · 1996-03-27 (March 27, 1996)
STEERING LOCKS UP BRIEFLY WHEN CAR IS BEGINNING TO MOVE. *DSH
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Owner report 802888 · 1996-09-25 (September 25, 1996)
WHEN TRYING TO PARK THE STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT DURING TIME THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BEEN BECOMING MORE DIFFICULT TO TURN IN TO PARKING OR OUT OF A STREET AND BEHIND AND BETWEEN CARS, CONSUMER STATES GREAT EFFORT IS NEEDED IN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *SLC
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Owner report 973771 · 1995-10-23 (October 23, 1995)
THE STEERING EFFORT INCREASES DURING COLD WEATHER STARTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
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Owner report 974235 · 1995-10-31 (October 31, 1995)
WHEN TURNING TO THE RIGHT THE STEERING FEELS STUCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 974235 at NHTSA ↗