Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero

Two problems related to steering tie rod assembly have been reported for the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero based on all problems reported for the 2003 Alero.

1 Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2014

The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, there was a noise heard from the front driver's side suspension area. The check engine light was also illuminated and the vehicle veered to the left abnormally. The failure only recurred once. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic the following day, who diagnosed that the tie rod and wheel bearings were defective and needed replacing. The repairs were completed. The failure mileage was 78,000.

2 Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/25/2005

Car sharply pulld to left and then veared off road and started flipping down an embankment. Highway patrol and other witnesses saw car while turned upside down and saw tierod was completely broken, mentioning that this was what caused it to sharply vear to the left.


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