1998 Oldsmobile Alero Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Alero years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero. That ranks 7th out of 7 Alero model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 3,457 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Oldsmobile Alero problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 3,457 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Oldsmobile Alero recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. Dealership informed the consumer that problem was pertained to intake manifold failure. The problem had not been resolved. *ak
Consume rwas traveling about 60 mph on highway. And without prior warning rear passenger tire tread separated from wheel. He was able to pull over to the shoulder of road. General ameri tires, 400sl #t2257515. *ak
Other Oldsmobile Alero years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alero | 109 | 1 |
| 2003 Alero | 184 | 2 |
| 2002 Alero | 279 | 1 |
| 2001 Alero | 364 | 4 |
| 2000 Alero | 557 | 4 |
| 1999 Alero | 462 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Alero model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.