1988 Oldsmobile 88 steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1988 Oldsmobile 88 — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rack & pinion steering would lock up if vehicle sattoo long. This has happened when the weather was cold or hot. Also, brake pads wore out the rotors. Pads were harder than the rotors. Had taken vehicle to dealership several times for repairs of rack & pinion steering, and each time mechanic…”
filed May 1, 2000
“Consumer stated that only in cold weather conditions the power steering will not turn to the right or left. The steering column box just locks up. Consumer has contacted the dealer and they are aware of the problem. *ak”
filed Jul 29, 1997
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other 88 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 88 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 88 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 88 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 88 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 88 | 14 | 12% |
| 1994 88 | 3 | 5% |
| 1993 88 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 88 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 88 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 88 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 88 | 3 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Oldsmobile 88
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.