CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Oldsmobile Alero has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA, including 18 crashes, 1 fire, 15 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (109 reports).
2003 Oldsmobile Alero recalls
Most common 2003 Oldsmobile Alero problems
Problem areas named in the 184 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 109 |
| Air Bags | 25 |
| Engine | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
| Steering | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Visibility | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Suspension | 10 |
What owners report
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 removed the driver's side door and assisted the contact out of the vehicle. The emergency units transported the contact to the hospital, where she spent one night. The contact was then transported to anoth
Driving and everything quit but the engine nothing on the dash worked, door locks unlocked lost headlights, radio anything Electrical was gone
1200 MILES AFTER J02 RECALL CAR RUNS SLUGGISH GOING UP CANYON. STOP CAR AND ENGINE IS MISFIRING. TURN AROUND AND COAST DOWNHILL IN NEUTRAL UNTIL CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON THEN STOP AND PARK CAR FOR SEVERAL HOURS. CALLED DEALER AND ASKED WHAT I SHOULD DO. COAST OUT OF THE CANYON WITH THE ENGINE OFF. TURN ENGINE ON AFTER SEVERAL MILES AND NO MORE PROBLEMS. DRIVE HOME CAREFULLY. NEXT DAY THROWS SEVERAL CODES AND RUNNING SLUGGISH. SEVERAL DAYS LATER CODES ARE GONE RIGHT BEFORE IT GOES TO DEALER. THEY CAN'T DIAGNOSE IF CAR HAS NO ACTIVE CODES OR SYMPTOMS. ABOUT A WEEK LATER TURN CAR ON AND CAR IS MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND AND HAS SEVERAL PENDING CODES. CAREFULLY DRIVE HOME. CODES DIDN'T SAVE. FI
CAR HAS BEEN HAVING ACCELERATION ISSUES HER AND THERE HAS HAD A FUEL LEAK FOR AWHILE NOW AND NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WILL NOT START..
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE FAILED TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
2003 Oldsmobile Alero questions
Does the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero: Electrical System:Ignition; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero?
Based on 184 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (109), Air Bags (25), Engine (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Oldsmobile Alero has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.