Oldsmobile Alero Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Oldsmobile Alero across 6 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (46). The words owners use most often: “front wheel” (17% of reports).
- 107suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Front wheel: mentioned in 18 of 107 complaints (17%)
- Coil spring: mentioned in 14 of 107 complaints (13%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 57 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 107 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Oldsmobile Alero suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alero | 6 | 6% | 59,000 |
| 2003 Alero | 10 | 5% | 47,250 |
| 2002 Alero | 10 | 4% | 72,000 |
| 2001 Alero | 18 | 5% | 60,000 |
| 2000 Alero | 17 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 1999 Alero | 46 | 10% | 73,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the Oldsmobile Alero. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Lo que debes resaltar en el reporte: Kilometraje: 60,000 millas (especifica que el daño grave se notó a las 40,000). Componente: "Structure: Frame and Members" (Estructura: Chasis y travesaños). Riesgo: "Complete structural failure" (Fallo estructural completo
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the vehicle had aftermarket struts installed by an independent mechanic. The struts caused premature wear and pulled apart the control arms at the center bushings, which caused the geometry of the suspension to change. As a…
Front drivers side coil spring broke causing it to rub against the tire causing the tire to blow out while driving! This happened on a country road while driving at 40 mph! *tr
I noticed during the thanksgiving holiday 2014 that my turn signals work when they want to . I was turning right and my mom was riding with me when she noticed that my turn signals was not working left or right. So we made it to our doctors appointment and when we were leaving they working . It's…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Oldsmobile Aleros have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 107 owner complaints about suspension for the Oldsmobile Alero. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Oldsmobile Alero suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Oldsmobile Alero?
The most frequent phrase is “front wheel”, in 18 of 107 complaints, followed by “coil spring” (14).
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