1999 Oldsmobile Alero Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the equipment of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero, 2% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my 1999 Oldsmobile Alero 2.4l, my traction control light came on. It did not give the normal warning indicator to let me know that something was wrong. I stopped at a stop sign. With the oncoming traffic it requires you to quickly enter the intersection. My car stalled in the middle of take of as if it was not getting gas. The oncoming traffic which is traveling at a great rate of speed had to slam on breaks to prevent from hitting my stalled car. Several cars came to a screeching halt and nearly wrecked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10151461, filed 2006-02, 161,000 miles“Purchased the car in february'03. Bad vibration when driving at speeds over 45 MPH, tires rotated and balanced 4+ times, both front wheel bearing/hub kits replaced in less than 6 months after purchase, still occurs and have just grown accustomed to the shaking. Engine coolant leaks: replaced pump and o ring. Power steering pump and return hose replaced. Driver side window does not roll back up(believe dealership replaced prio to purchase). …”
NHTSA complaint #10098708, filed 2004-11, 32,000 miles“I was pulling out of my driveway and my coil (spring) snapped off and broke. It sliced my tire and I had to replace my tire as well as the coil (spring). It was the drivers side front wheel. I am nervous that the other one may snap and I don't know what would have happened if I was driving my car at the time that coil snapped. I am aware that this part was recalled on the ford taurus.”
NHTSA complaint #10082524, filed 2004-07“Sun roof assemby failed, required 3 months to replace/repair. Brake pads replaced on all 4 wheels at low mileage. Seat belt on driver latch is loose on seat belt. Rear seat does not lock in place. Battery leaked causing failure to start, battery replaced, but no other components were checked by dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #749832, filed 2001-08“2 driver side window motors have been replaced, dash pulled to correct corr electrical problems, no dash light, no high beam light, all withing first 6 months, 1-03 water pump replaced, and transmission slipping. Only 21000. Miles on the car..”
NHTSA complaint #10069930, filed 2004-01Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
121 complaintsElectrical system
89 complaintsEngine cooling
85 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
56 complaintsSuspension
46 complaintsExterior lighting
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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