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Oldsmobile Alero Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,493 complaints with NHTSA about the Oldsmobile Alero since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2001, 2002. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Oldsmobile Alero problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alero | 109 | Electrical | 1 | 7 |
| 2003 Alero | 184 | Electrical | 2 | 18 |
| 2002 Alero | 279 | Electrical | 1 | 11 |
| 2001 Alero | 364 | Electrical | 4 | 20 |
| 2000 Alero | 557 | Brakes | 4 | 20 |
12 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Oldsmobile Alero
- What years of the Oldsmobile Alero have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (557), 2001 (364), 2002 (279).
- What is the most common problem with the Oldsmobile Alero?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (512), lights (317), engine (236).
- Which Oldsmobile Alero years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2004 (109), 2003 (184), 2002 (279). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.