1999 Oldsmobile Alero electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 95 complaints for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 95 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 89,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 5 fires, 2 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle flipped over. The contact was unsure if the air bags deployed. The driver received medical attention, but suffered fatal injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
For unknown reasons the passlock system fails and the car will either not start or while driving it will shut off at any time cutting power to the power brakes and steering. Causing a possible loss of control.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
- Brakes 138 complaints
- Engine 68 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 59 complaints
- Lighting 57 complaints
- Suspension 49 complaints
- Fuel system 36 complaints
- Steering 32 complaints
- Body & structure 32 complaints