1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora, 6% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles.
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.
“Consumer stated steering wheel was constantly coming loose, and almost fell off on one occasion. The dealer had serviced/replaced steering column 3 times for same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10032308, filed 2003-09, 71,000 miles“The vehicle exhibited power steering problems at low and zero speeds. Also, the vehicle experienced grinding, growling and steering wheel vibration when turning at a low speed or at stop. There was fluid leaking under the engine therefore the rack and pinion was replaced, and on other occasions the pump, o-ring, gear assembly, switch shields tie rod ends, and the tires were replaced when the vibration occurred at low speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10059115, filed 2004-02“Intermittently while vehicle is in park at residence, alarm will go off , also headlight and horn will come on. Dealer put vehicle on computer, but could not determine cause. Defect was possibly due to electrical problems.”
NHTSA complaint #885945, filed 2001-04Related service bulletins
- 10012577Aug 1, 2003Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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