2004 Oldsmobile Alero
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 109
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
54% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 109 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 462 |
| 2000 | 557 |
| 2001 | 364 |
| 2002 | 279 |
| 2003 | 184 |
| 2004 | 109 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
54% · 59 reportsMost commonly citing switch and ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-03
Also filed under Engine and air bags
Exterior lighting
22% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing turn signal and switch.
Engine
12% · 13 reportsAir bags
12% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-14
Also filed under Seat belts
June 2010(Irving, tx) - the gear shaft button popped out which made shifting from park to reverse or drive almost impossible without sticking something hard inside, like a pen .
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-16
Also filed under Power train
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear driver's side door of another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-17
Service brakes
10% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…
Remedy: 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.
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2014-09-08Electrical system14V400000 This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Oldsmobile Alero — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 59 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 24 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 14V400000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.