1993 Oldsmobile 88 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Oldsmobile 88, 4% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving about 5 MPH down a hill, the steering wheel locked up. And caused the driver to go into an embankment. The driver suffered neck injuries and was transported by ambulance. The vehicle was towed to the dealership for analysis. Please fill in additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10044703, filed 2003-10, 70,000 miles“Inner tie rod came loose while the vehicle was being driven at 20mph, and the front passenger side tire turned inward, causing vehicle to skid. Dealer has seen vehicle, and repaired it.”
NHTSA complaint #837335, filed 1999-06“Power steering cooling line rusted due to corrosion from salt used in the streets & the slush from the road, causing steering to be hard to negotiate.”
NHTSA complaint #828511, filed 1998-10Steering: 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 1993 Oldsmobile 88
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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