2004 Oldsmobile Alero lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 24 complaints for the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 87,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Dt: beginning in november 2004 the consumer began to have problems with the electrical system in the 2004 oldsmobile alero. When the vehicle was purchased the air bag light came on. The consumer was concerned that the air bag light will cause the air bags not to deploy in case of an accident. Also, she was concerned that the air bags would deploy when there was no accident. The vehicle has been to the repair shop 6 times due to brake problems..
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 oldsmobile alero. While driving various speeds, the turn signals functioned intermittently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 08/02/16
Other problems reported for the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero
- Electrical system 59 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints