1998 Oldsmobile Alero Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero.

< older1999
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1998 Oldsmobile Alero Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Avg mileage:3,457 mi
#21 complaints

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE13,457 mi
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1

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