1998 Pontiac Grand Prix steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 94 complaints for the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 94 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 97,000 miles 45 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 13 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 45 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 97,000 miles, and 16% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 fires, 1 death.
What owners wrote
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the steering wheel made a certain turn. Unable to control the vehicle, hit a tree, and caught on fire.
The vehicle was taken in for a recall regarding the rack and pinion (recall #02 v 286 000). Upon picking up the vehicle, consumer noticed the steering wheel was no longer in its original position. The dealer resolved the problem. Scc
Other problems reported for the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
- Engine 120 complaints
- Lighting 95 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 55 complaints
- Electrical system 54 complaints
- Brakes 40 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Transmission 18 complaints