Complaints
102
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Avg mileage:24,325 mi
#26 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
Avg mileage:43,300 mi
#35 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:63,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 6 | — | — | 24,325 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 6 | — | — | 43,300 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 5 | — | — | 38,610 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Hub | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Hubs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — |
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,325
Structure:Body:Door
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,300
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,000
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,610
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Hub
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Hubs
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette has 102 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Top reported problems: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch (6 complaints, avg 24,325 mi); Structure:Body:Door (6 complaints, avg 43,300 mi); Automatic Transmission (5 complaints, avg 63,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 41,536 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Oldsmobile Silhouette reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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