2002 Oldsmobile Alero Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 5%of 279 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, 5% of the 279 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 9/26/2007 my 2002 olds Alero refused to start, I finally had to leave at at my job, it started the next day, I called the dealer (I had purchased it from drivetime) in nov 2006, they stated that I had to bring it to their approved mechanic, I took it there, their mechanic stated it was the fuel pump and it would cost 755.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #10214132, filed 2008-01, 56,000 miles“Drivers side window on my 2002 Oldsmobile Alero fails to roll up. I have checked on the internet and there a many complaints regarding this same problem, in addition to the eleven (11) NHTSA and service bulletins you already have on this same problem. This is a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10233295, filed 2008-07, 96,900 miles“Our drivers side window started making a funny noise and then it fell into the door. We took it in and they said the bracket that holds it onto the motor was broken, and we had to buy a whole new motor. So we replaced it in august 2007. It started giving us problems again in april 2008. The part is now totally broken and we are again replacing the motor and brackets. In the meantime we have had the exact same problem with our passengers side window. We hardly ever roll down our windows and are very upset to have experienced this problem with 3 separate units.”
NHTSA complaint #10230139, filed 2008-06, 86,000 miles“I have a 2 door 2002 olds. Alero that has many problems. My window regulators have broken on 3 different occasions. When this happens,my windows fall into the door and have no working capability. I went to an olds. Dealership to have this problem fixed. The dealership stated that the problem was not caused by anything I did. It costs a little over 1000.00 to fix both windows on every occasion that they break. I have paid this amount on two separate occasions and I feel that it's not right for me to be paying anything at all. I can't afford to get them fixed again nor do I feel that I have to. …”
NHTSA complaint #10175016, filed 2006-12, 51,000 miles“The driver and passenger windows constantly short circuit so they can not be opened. The driver window sounds like it is off track and has trouble closing. The passenger window stops working for no reason. The motors have been replaced by the dealer but the motor stopped working again. It would be nice to be able to roll down the window.”
NHTSA complaint #10189184, filed 2007-04, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10126237Dec 11, 2014This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
133 complaintsExterior lighting
78 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsElectronic 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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