1992 Oldsmobile 88 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1992 Oldsmobile 88, 5% of the 73 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering wheel has a gap/split, causing powder and chemical vapors to escape within the passenger compartment. Also, air bag is visible. Consumr has contacted the dealer, dealer stated the air bag needed replacing. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #845498, filed 1999-08“Coil switch below air bag in steering column failed, causing steering to lock. Tt when airbag light came on, it became difficult to steer car properly at times. Signals (directional) dash lightes, equipment controls on face of steering wheel as well as the air bag.”
NHTSA complaint #974834, filed 1995-11Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 14 | 12% |
| 1994 | 3 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 11 | 30% |
| 1987 | 6 | 33% |
| 1986 | 3 | 16% |
| 1984 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1992 Oldsmobile 88
27 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Oldsmobile 88
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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