1987 Oldsmobile Ciera Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 24%of 17 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 1987 Oldsmobile Ciera, 24% of the 17 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.
“Whenever driving steering malfunctioned due to the rack & pinion failure, making it very hard to control vehicle. Also makes loud noises. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check it out.”
NHTSA complaint #838326, filed 1999-05“Bolts securing power steering pump in place either broke or is missing, causing power steering pump to fall off, making it extremely difficult to steer.”
NHTSA complaint #507511, filed 1996-08Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Oldsmobile Ciera
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Oldsmobile Ciera
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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