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
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:63,000 mi
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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 | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 5 | — | — | 38,610 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 90,147 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 4 | — | — | 35,644 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 4 | — | — | 33,894 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | — | 34,333 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 97,221 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 39,014 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 20,422 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 1 | — | 26,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 2 | — | — | 38,100 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 35,912 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | 70,221 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 2 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 2 | — | — | 39,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 102,950 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | 52,221 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | 63,721 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | 57,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 143,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 143,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 64,442 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 39,000 mi |
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