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Oldsmobile Alero

2,939 federal complaints across 7 model years (1998-2004) ยท 7 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Oldsmobile Alero. Hover a bar for the count.

1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2000 Oldsmobile Alero - 810 complaints
  2. 1999 Oldsmobile Alero - 702 complaints
  3. 2001 Oldsmobile Alero - 549 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2002 Oldsmobile Alero - 407 complaints
  2. 2001 Oldsmobile Alero - 549 complaints
  3. 1999 Oldsmobile Alero - 702 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Electrical system
630
Lighting
427
Brakes
404
Engine & cooling
335
Glass & wipers
181
Fuel system
148

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2004 Oldsmobile Alero1751
2003 Oldsmobile Alero2942
2002 Oldsmobile Alero4071
2001 Oldsmobile Alero5494
2000 Oldsmobile Alero8104
1999 Oldsmobile Alero7023
1998 Oldsmobile Alero20

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
14V4000001999-2004Electrical SystemThis defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition ke
04V5280002003Vehicle Speed ControlCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, 'ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.' IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE ACCE
03V3270002000-2001Exterior LightingCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING PROCESS. IF SOLDER JOINT
03V2500002001EquipmentCERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." TH
00V3720002000-2001Power TrainVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES (RPO M86) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WHEN A DRIVER A
00V1400001999-2000StructureVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE CONSOLE COVER ON THESE V
98V3200001999SteeringVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.