2003 Oldsmobile Alero electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 109 complaints for the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, 37% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 109 37% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 70 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 15 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 7 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 70 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 83,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 5 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.
2003 alero ignition shorted causing consumer not be able to start vehicle, also found a leak in intake manifold gasket. The passlock sensor in the ignition cylinder shorted and as a result the vehicle would not start. The intake gaskets and oil drive o-ring leaked. The dealer replaced the lower intake manifold gasket, rocker cover gaskets and oil pump driveshaft cover seal. The air bag cover warped. The top of the dash was wrinkled and the instrument panel pan was peeling from it's backing.