Oldsmobile Alero years to avoid
No model year of the Oldsmobile Alero stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Oldsmobile Alero years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Oldsmobile Alero complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Oldsmobile Alero problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical601
- Lights362
- Brakes354
- Engine322
- Visibility173
- Fuel system140
- Suspension107
- Airbags101
- Steering98
- Body91
- Transmission87
- Acceleration68
Most reported problems on the Oldsmobile Alero
Won't start 149Grinding brakes 74Power windows 59Overheating 42ABS 40Premature wear 29Coil spring 16
Oldsmobile Alero problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 88 | 109 | Electrical | 95,562 | 1 | 7 | |
| 2003 | 80 | 184 | Electrical | 80,000 | 2 | 18 | |
| 2002 | 75 | 279 | Electrical | 74,000 | 1 | 11 | |
| 2001 | 63 | 364 | Electrical | 64,825 | 4 | 20 | |
| 2000 | - | 557 | Brakes | 65,000 | 4 | 20 | |
| 1999 | - | 462 | Brakes | 63,580 | 3 | 14 | |
| 1998 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 7
Questions about the Oldsmobile Alero
What years of the Oldsmobile Alero should you avoid?
No single model year of the Oldsmobile Alero has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Oldsmobile Alero?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Oldsmobile Alero?
Electrical, with 601 complaints across all years, followed by lights (362) and brakes (354).
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Alero have?
7 recalls between 1998 and 2004. The 2001 model year has the most, with 4.
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