1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 17%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 17% of the 18 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Vehicle is experiencing steering problems which may cause loss of vehicle control. Been to dealer. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #831741, filed 1998-12Related recalls
- 84V124000Oct 10, 1984The tie rods are part of the steering linkage and transmit turning movements to the wheels. The bolts that fasten the tie rods to their adjusters may not be…Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1985, Buick Regal 1985, Pontiac Grand AM 1985
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 21 | 14% |
| 1997 | 20 | 21% |
| 1996 | 8 | 7% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 17 | 9% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 9 | 8% |
| 1988 | 5 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 19% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 3 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass
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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