Worst 2002 Oldsmobile Alero Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 101 | 3 | 4 | 100,726 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 30 | — | — | 97,956 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 23 | — | — | 67,248 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 13 | — | 1 | 82,885 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | 1 | 111,471 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 12 | — | — | 69,883 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 12 | — | — | 55,438 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 11 | — | — | 74,990 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 9 | — | — | 84,894 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | — | 43,098 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 8 | — | — | 48,727 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 141,333 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | 1 | 70,155 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | — | — | 139,750 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 127,333 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 4 | — | 28,600 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 39,525 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | 1 | — | 30,667 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 3 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2002 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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2002 Oldsmobile Alero — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero reliable?
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Does the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Oldsmobile Alero reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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