2004 Oldsmobile Alero problems and complaints
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (57), Exterior Lighting (21), Air Bags (13).
Key takeaways
- 109 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 57 | 52% |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 | 19% |
| Air Bags | 13 | 12% |
| Engine | 13 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 9% |
| Suspension | 6 | 6% |
| Power Train | 6 | 6% |
| Hydraulic | 6 | 6% |
| Structure | 5 | 5% |
| Steering | 5 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 5 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 5 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Oldsmobile Alero 4-DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2004 Oldsmobile Alero 2-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-05-27
The contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while turning the key the vehicle failed to start. The blinkers were inoperable at times. There was an abnormal grinding sound detected while turning the ignition. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for NH...
Suspension,structure - filed 2026-02-25
Lo que debes resaltar en el reporte: Kilometraje: 60,000 millas (especifica que el daño grave se notó a las 40,000). Componente: "Structure: Frame and Members" (Estructura: Chasis y travesaños). Riesgo: "Complete structural failure" (Fallo estructural completo
Electrical System,exterior Lighting,service Brakes - filed 2024-11-14
I have exhaust coming into the car through the vent when thermostat is in use, my back seats are not in the clip and flip up with no problem and I have a 8 year old son who sits back there, my break pedal will lock and I cannot apply pressure, my dash lights just stopped working I believe the ECM is bad, my headlights ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.