Worst 1999 Oldsmobile Alero Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Electrical Faults
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 45 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 38 | 2 | — | 120,998 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 32 | — | — | 60,688 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 29 | 2 | — | 88,799 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 24 | — | 1 | 55,155 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 24 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 16 | — | 1 | 65,131 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 14 | — | — | 51,277 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 14 | — | — | 60,668 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 13 | — | — | 57,959 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 13 | — | — | 65,280 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | — | — | 58,530 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 13 | — | — | 76,232 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 12 | — | — | 79,167 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 11 | — | — | 60,500 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 11 | — | — | 14,072 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 10 | 1 | — | 26,000 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 10 | — | — | 51,944 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 9 | — | 1 | 78,463 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 53,625 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | 72,443 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | — | — | 74,404 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 4 | 1 | 87,809 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 2 | — | 56,000 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 47,787 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 7 | — | — | 72,800 mi | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 7 | — | — | 51,285 mi |
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Recalls for 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,877,718 vehicles.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
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1999 Oldsmobile Alero — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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