2004 Oldsmobile Alero Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero.
Worst 2004 Oldsmobile Alero Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 46 | 1 | 1 | 106,018 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 14 | — | — | 107,876 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 13 | 1 | 1 | 121,320 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 7 | — | 155,518 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | 113,514 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 5 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 92,187 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | 1 | 123,702 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 95,644 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2004 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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2004 Oldsmobile Alero — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero reliable?
What are common problems with the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero?
How safe is the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero?
Does the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero?
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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