Complaints
40
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Injuries
18
Fatalities
6
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:50,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#23 complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Avg mileage:29,892 mi
#33 complaints
WHEELS
Avg mileage:45,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 1 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 | — | — | 29,892 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | 145,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | 1 | — | 130,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 92,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | 48,457 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 2 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | 1 | — | 98,705 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | 90,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 130,020 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 5,261 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 | — | — | 4,600 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 101,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | — | — | 8,600 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 5,261 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 1 | — | — | 13,831 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 29,580 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 1 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 | — | — | 13,831 mi |
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