NHTSA Data Explorer

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

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

2,849

Operating state

2,447

Engine behavior

1,024

Fluid issue

1,001

Braking behavior

912

Safety restraint issue

911

Lighting behavior

865

Reporting mechanism

824

Noise

789

Thermal issue

734

Safety restraint behavior

628

Driver assistance issue

570

Steering behavior

514

Starting behavior

506

Access/entry issue

503

Vibration/harshness

447

Electrical issue

388

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

339

Performance issue

247

Wiper/washer behavior

176

HVAC behavior

164

Smell

161

Powering on/off behavior

143

Ride/handling behavior

103

Recent change

78

Infotainment behavior

48

Communication/network issue

4

Most-reported Oldsmobile models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

Alero

1,956

2

Cutlass

1,329

3

Intrigue

1,139

4

Bravada

963

5

Silhouette

951

6

88

801

7

Delta 88

801

8

Aurora

785

9

Achieva

416

10

Cutlass Supreme

253

11

98

229

12

Regency

229

13

Cutlass Ciera

187

14

Custom Cruiser

26

15

Toronado

25

Browse all Oldsmobile models

All Oldsmobile models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

8898AchievaAleroAuroraBravadaCustom CruiserCutlassCutlass CalaisCutlass CieraCutlass CruiserCutlass SupremeDelta 88IntrigueLSSRegencySilhouetteToronado

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


1 injured

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


1 injured
Crash

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


Fire

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


1 injured
Crash

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.

Data sourced from NHTSA's public datasets. Issue classifications are generated by Repair Surge. About this data.

Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.