MYRModel Year Report

1998 Oldsmobile Alero

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1998 Oldsmobile Alero
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:47:30.659Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Alero Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 462 complaints 1999 2000: 557 complaints 2000 2001: 364 complaints 2001 2002: 278 complaints 2002 2003: 184 complaints 2003 2004: 109 complaints 2004
1998: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19982
1999462
2000557
2001364
2002278
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.

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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010823

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20041214

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Oldsmobile Alero — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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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:tread/belt, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.