Oldsmobile Alero years to avoid
The Oldsmobile Alero years to avoid are 2000, 1999 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1998 is the cleanest year on record.
2,938
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
1998–2004
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Alero years to avoid
Every Alero year
Common questions
What are the worst Oldsmobile Alero years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Alero years to avoid are 2000, 1999. The cleanest year on record is 1998.
What is the best year for the Oldsmobile Alero?
By complaint volume, 1998 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Alero years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Alero have?
Across all model years, the Alero has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,938 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.