2003 Oldsmobile Alero air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 25 complaints for the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Consumer is writing in regards to 2003 oldsmobile alero. Stating that son was killed in single car crash, roll over. Wondering if the key fob was the cause. The consumer stated the air bag did not deploy.
Vehicle encountered a problem with the steering wheel. The air bag deployed from within the steering wheel setting off a fuse which shorted out the air bag module. In case of an accident, air bags may or may not deploy.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
- Electrical system 109 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Lighting 16 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints