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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2003 Oldsmobile Alero Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 184 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, 1% of the 184 complaints for this model year.

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.

“2003 Oldsmobile Alero. Consumer writes in regards to trunk issues. The consumer stated for the third time, since she has owned the vehicle, the gate release on the trunk lid has failed. The consumer stated the lid would come down with no warning.”

NHTSA complaint #10703680, filed 2016-02

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200411%
200311%
200010%
199910%

Other parts of the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero

Electrical system
103 complaints
Air bags
24 complaints
Engine
17 complaints
Exterior lighting
15 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Other or unknown
11 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology