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Oldsmobile
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
Complaints
9,142
Active records
Recalls
127
Active records
TSBs
2,133
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
26
Injuries
617
Crashes
573
Fires
365
Top reported issues — Oldsmobile
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Lighting behavior
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Thermal issue
Safety restraint behavior
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Access/entry issue
Vibration/harshness
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Wiper/washer behavior
HVAC behavior
Smell
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Ride/handling behavior
Recent change
Infotainment behavior
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Most-reported Oldsmobile models
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Browse all Oldsmobile models
All Oldsmobile models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
Filed May 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while turning the key the vehicle failed to start. The blinkers were inoperable at times. There was an abnormal grinding sound detected while turning the ignition. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V400000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an…
2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
Filed Feb 25, 2026
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
2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
Filed Jul 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as intended. The contact turned the key to the on position; however, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The contact stated that the vehicle started after several attempts; however, occasionally the vehicle took one or two days to start. The contact stated that several independent mobile mechanics had stopped by the residence to inspect the vehicle and it was confirmed that the body control…
2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
Filed Nov 14, 2024
I have exhaust coming into the car through the vent when thermostat is in use, my back seats are not in the clip and flip up with no problem and I have a 8 year old son who sits back there, my break pedal will lock and I cannot apply pressure, my dash lights just stopped working I believe the ECM is bad, my headlights go from bright to dim, car does not seem to keep acceleration power very well
2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
Filed Oct 20, 2024
The Frame has rust under door panel broke Car Frame body near battery cave in hole and rusting hole in trunk near spare tire.
2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
Filed Apr 3, 2024
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.
2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
Filed Apr 3, 2024
Airbag no deployment Loss of power steering Brakes to floor Car died Recall ignored prior and still today after set up now off their schedule Friendly Chevrolet rich Gardner
1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
Filed Feb 10, 2024
The engine had a fire and the ignition switch is very hard Do turn, it would be available for inspection. The fire happen while driving down the highway. I have an appointment set with dealership. No prior inspections have been made and no indications of anything.
2003 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
Filed Jan 5, 2024
The contact owned a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and crossing an intersection, a speeding police vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle and the front driver's side wheel was bent. The air bags failed to deploy and the contact hit her chest against the steering wheel. Additionally, the left side of the contact' body hit the driver's side window. The contact was knocked unconscious for approximately 30 minutes. The police officers…
2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
Filed Apr 18, 2023
The car will shut off while driving/idling. There are no check engine lights. Took it to get the latest recall fixed that had to do with this and they just gave us new keys. It did not remedy the situation! Now we are paying to fix it because it is still shutting off while driving.