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Oldsmobile Alero 2004

The 2004 Oldsmobile Alero has a 2.2 L engine. It gets 25 MPG combined (21 city, 31 highway), per the EPA. 2 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.

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Representative photo of the Alero. It may show a different year or version. Photo: IFCAR · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · resized and cropped

Specs

Engine
2,200 cc
4
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic · 4 speeds
DrivetrainFront-wheel (FWD)
Dimensions (L × W × H)4,740 × 1,780 × 1,380 mm (186.6 × 70.1 × 54.3 in)
Wheelbase2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Curb weight1,356 kg (2,989 lb)
Body styleCompact Cars

Dimensions and weight: median of the 2 versions in Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC). Each version differs slightly.

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Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2004 Oldsmobile Alero 4-DR
🇺🇸 Local data
NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2004 Oldsmobile Alero 2-DR.
🇺🇸 Local data

Fuel economy (MPG)

🇺🇸 Local data
City
21 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
Emissions
221 g/km
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Recalls

2 campaigns🇺🇸 Local dataNHTSA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION 14V400000 · 2014-07-03 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES 07E021000 · 2007-03-12 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2026-05-27 · NHTSA

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 N…

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE 2026-02-25 · NHTSA

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES 2024-11-14 · NHTSA

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…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE Crash 1 injured 2024-04-03 · NHTSA

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

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 injured 2024-04-03 · NHTSA

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.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2021-09-29 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she was able to drive to her destination. The contact called multiple local dealers: Les Stanford Cadillac (21730 Michigan Av…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2020-10-30 · NHTSA

THE HAZARD AND TURN SIGNALS DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. I BOUGHT A NEW TURN SWITCH, PUT A NEW FUSE IN AND EVERYTHING AND NOTHING WORKS. WHEN I DRIVE ON THE ROAD THE TURN SIGNAL DOESNT COME ON AND SOMETIMES IT CAUSES A LOT OF PROBLEMS.

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 2019-02-18 · NHTSA

NOTICED THE WINDSHIELD WAS LEAKING WHICH CAUSE TO LEAK ON EQUIPMENT UNDER INSIDE AND OUT DASHBOARD WITCH CAUSED EROSION AND DEFECTS TO OTHER OPERATING EQUIPMENT LEAD TO CAR STALLING WHILE DRIVING,SOME OPERATIONS OF WILL WORK, SOME WON'T. IT HAS A MIND OF IT'S OWN,THE SECURITY SYSTEM ON CAR DOES NOT WORK. I DO NOT FEEL…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2018-11-09 · NHTSA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION CHEVROLET AMARILLO (2200 E I-40, AMARILLO, TX 79103) TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT RECEIVED TWO NEW KEYS FROM THE DEALER, BUT THEY DID NOT START THE VEHICLE A…

AIR BAGS 2018-11-03 · NHTSA

RECENTLY STARTED FINANCING A VEHICLE THROUGH CAR HOP. THEY HAD ME SIGN A FORM SAYING THAT THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY OF A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE, BUT DIDN'T SPECIFY WHAT. READING IT OVER NOW THE FORM STATES THEY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE TO CORRECT THIS RECALL. RECALL NUMBER IS 14V400.

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS Crash 1 injured 2018-08-14 · NHTSA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A LEG INJURY AND A CONCUSSION, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICL…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2017-05-25 · NHTSA

THE HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON FELL INTO THE DASHBOARD AND THE BLINKER SIGNALS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY WORK. THEY WILL SOMETIMES STOP WORKING WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN, OTHER TIMES WILL WORK FOR A FEW DAYS, AND THEN RANDOMLY STOP AGAIN FOR NO CONSISTENT AMOUNT OF TIME. UPON RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE TO REPAIR I SEE THAT IT IS V…

All 40 reports, grouped by component

Questions

What engine does the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero have?
The 2004 Oldsmobile Alero has a 2.2 L engine.
What is the fuel economy of the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero?
It gets 25 MPG combined (21 city, 31 highway), per the EPA.
Does the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero have recalls?
2 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Electrical System (2014-07-03).
What are the common problems of the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero?
40 owners have filed complaints, most often about Electrical System.

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