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SteeringPart report

1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
14%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 14% of the 7 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 moved while being locked in position. When the vehicle was inspected, it was determined that it was due to loose bolts. When negotiating a corner, the engine ignition switch inside of the steering column disconnected, the engine stopped, the power steering and the power brakes failed. The steering wheel wobbled from side to side.”

NHTSA complaint #10109195, filed 2005-05

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1987114%

Other parts of the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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