MYRModel Year Report

1998 Oldsmobile Alero

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1998 Oldsmobile Alero
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:50.096Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 1999: 462 complaints 1999 2000: 557 complaints 2000 2001: 364 complaints 2001 2002: 279 complaints 2002 2003: 184 complaints 2003 2004: 109 complaints 2004
1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 1999: 462 complaints 1999 2000: 557 complaints 2000 2001: 364 complaints 2001 2002: 279 complaints 2002 2003: 184 complaints 2003 2004: 109 complaints 2004
1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 1999: 462 complaints 1999 2000: 557 complaints 2000 2001: 364 complaints 2001 2002: 279 complaints 2002 2003: 184 complaints 2003 2004: 109 complaints 2004

1998: 2 complaints

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YearComplaints
19982
1999462
2000557
2001364
2002279
2003184
2004109

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

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Consume rwas traveling about 60 MPH on highway. And without prior warning rear passenger tire tread separated from wheel. He was able to pull over to the shoulder of road. General ameri tires, 400SL #T2257515.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-08-23

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

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While driving 55 MPH vehicle stalled. Dealership informed the consumer that problem was pertained to intake manifold failure. The problem had not been resolved.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-14

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Oldsmobile Alero — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.