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SuspensionPart report

2002 Oldsmobile Alero Suspension Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
4%of 279 total for the year
Median mileage
72,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, 4% of the 279 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles.

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.

“I bought my 2002 olds Alero in may of 2006 and have had problems ever since. I had to have the front left wheel bearing replaced 2 days after I bought the car. The dealership paid for the parts and labor that time, but I was on my own from there. Frequently I was having the problem of the engine turning over, but not starting. I had to call a tow truck 6 times in 2 months. The fuel pump was replaced and a week later I had the same problem. This time it the body module was replaced. 2 days later I was calling the tow truck again. The ignition switch was replaced this time. …”

NHTSA complaint #10258946, filed 2009-02, 80,000 miles

“Last year I had a rubbing type sound coming from my front end, upon taking it to tuffy I learned that I needed a left wheel bearing. I replaced the wheel bearing and 7 months later I had to replace the right wheel bearing. Currently I am being told that the wheel bearings still needs to be replaced. My ABS lights are on and there is a popping sound when my car turns. I have a new tie rod so that rules the noise coming from it. The bearings are expensive to replace and I only had the car three years and I had to replace bearings, the manifold intake, a tie rod, and hoses.”

NHTSA complaint #10171374, filed 2006-10, 75,000 miles

“Dt: without warning caller hears a noise ,and at the same time, the bell sounds , and the dash lights come on. The lights that come on are the anti lock brake lights. The track off light, and the service engine light. For only a few seconds the brakes will not work. Has had wheel bearings replaced in the front, and is about to get it done again.”

NHTSA complaint #10121928, filed 2005-05, 30,000 miles

“Kept cutting off won't stay crunk long ignition is jammed loud screeching noises from the springs alternator might be the reason electrical issues fuel pump I had to leave my car at a friend's place I'm not working due to the COVID pandemic not able to afford repairs I really need my transportation someone referred me to this site”

NHTSA complaint #11445865, filed 2022-01

“Leather on front dashboard and back passenger door is detaching from surface and bubbling. It is rather severe on the front dash. Cigarette lighter (one near front passenger foot) was poorly installed. It pops out all of the time. Front end makes loud scratching noise when moving slowly or breaking and turning. Drivers side window stopped working today. It went out without warning. Trunk smells like there has been a problem with water leaks. I've found interior trunk to be damp on occasion. Occasional water leaks on front passenger side (at feet). Appears to be condensation of some sort. …”

NHTSA complaint #10049159, filed 2003-12, 29,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200466%
2003105%
2002104%
2001185%
2000173%
19994610%

Other parts of the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero

Electrical system
133 complaints
Exterior lighting
78 complaints
Engine cooling
28 complaints
Brakes
20 complaints
Fuel system
18 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaints
Other or unknown
14 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Electronic stability control
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 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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