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2004 Oldsmobile Alero Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
5%of 109 total for the year
Median mileage
136,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 5% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 136,000 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 own a 2004 Alero Oldsmobile I purchased the car used in 2008. It later only had one recall which was for the ignition issues. While the car is on and in drive the key is still able to be pulled out of the ignition and the car still remains on and in drive. I am also experiencing my blinkers not working 100% of the time, (NHTSA campaign # for this issue is 03v327000). I can press the hazard light button quickly and frequently while pushing on the signal stick and that sometimes will make them work, other times that doesn't work and neither my signals nor hazard signals work at all. …”

NHTSA complaint #10986256, filed 2017-05, 136,000 miles

“Friendly Chevrolet 62704 has refused the open recall on my vehicle after being on schedule for tommrow 8a.m Service Manager Sir Richard said it's a waste of time and not my issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11580824, filed 2024-04

“The hazard and turn signals doesn't work at all. I bought a new turn switch, put a new fuse in and everything and nothing works. When I drive on the road the turn signal doesnt come on and sometimes it causes a lot of problems.”

NHTSA complaint #11372378, filed 2020-10

“As I'm reading different websites and now this site to find a solution as to what's wrong with my car, I see I share the same problem with a lot of other people... I too have a 2004 Alero that will crank but not turn over... The security light comes on and stays on... When I first noticed it I would turn my car off then back on and it will go off... Lately it will come on and stay on, now it won't start! In the morning I will try what everyone else tried with turning the key until the light goes off, but this is really ashame that this many people are having the same problem! …”

NHTSA complaint #10376822, filed 2011-01

“2004 Oldsmobile Alero, consumer writes in regards to warning light coming on and then going off. The consumer stated the oil and traction light illuminated.”

NHTSA complaint #10652265, filed 2014-11

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200455%
2003116%
2002145%
200182%
2000132%
1999102%

Other parts of the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero

Electrical system
57 complaints
Exterior lighting
21 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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.

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