2002 Oldsmobile Alero engine problems
The 2002 Oldsmobile Alero has 41 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
41
Engine complaints
10%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero have?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero engine — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.