Component Record

Oldsmobile Alero 1999 Steering Problems

32 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

98V320000Reported December 15, 1998 - 217 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 217 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes136 Electrical System95 Engine89 Visibility59 Lighting57 Suspension48

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.