Oldsmobile Silhouette Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Oldsmobile Silhouette years to avoid

No model year of the Oldsmobile Silhouette stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2004	91	11	Tires	39,000	1	2
2003	74	36	Airbags	51,953	2	6
2002	75	57	Suspension	41,500	2	1
2001	60	78	Engine	57,860	6	6
2000	-	114	Engine	58,000	5	3
1999	-	149	Engine	64,495	4	9
1998	-	170	Engine	80,000	7	6
1997	-	104	Steering	74,500	6	4
1996	-	20	Engine	118,000	1	0
1995	-	46	Body	91,000	2	4
1994	-	36	Visibility	100,000	4	3
1993	-	22	Brakes		3	1
1992	-	27	Seat belts		2	1
1991	-	37	Body	150,000	2	4
1990	-	43	Seat belts		4	1

What years of the Oldsmobile Silhouette should you avoid?

No single model year of the Oldsmobile Silhouette has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Oldsmobile Silhouette?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Oldsmobile Silhouette?

Engine, with 172 complaints across all years, followed by body (116) and lights (84).

How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Silhouette have?

23 recalls between 1990 and 2004. The 1998 model year has the most, with 7.

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