Oldsmobile Alero recalls and problems
6 recalls and 1,493 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
1,493
Crashes reported
76
Fires reported
24
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Oldsmobile Alero by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alero | 1 | 109 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 Alero | 2 | 184 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| 2002 Alero | 1 | 279 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 Alero | 4 | 364 | 20 | 5 | 18 | 1 |
| 2000 Alero | 4 | 557 | 20 | 8 | 20 | 0 |
Most reported Oldsmobile Alero problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 535 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 365 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 238 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 180 | |
| Visibility | 119 | |
| Air Bags | 89 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 74 | |
| Steering | 68 | |
| Suspension | 63 | |
| Engine | 58 |
All Oldsmobile Alero recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V-400 | Jul 3, 2014 | 2000–2004 | Electrical System | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. |
| 04V-528 | Nov 1, 2004 | 2003 | Vehicle Speed Control | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-327 | Aug 28, 2003 | 2000–2001 | Exterior Lighting | Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. |
| 03V-250 | Jul 15, 2003 | 2001 | Equipment | Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 00V-372 | Nov 13, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Power Train | Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transaxles (Rpo m86) fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 00V-140 | May 18, 2000 | 2000 | Structure | Vehicle description: these vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of FMVSS no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Oldsmobile Alero?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Oldsmobile Alero has the most reports (557). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Alero have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Oldsmobile Alero model years 2000–2004.
What are the most common Oldsmobile Alero problems?
Owners report electrical system, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic problems most often.