1999 Ford Contour vs 1999 Oldsmobile Alero
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Ford Contour | 1999 Oldsmobile Alero |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 419 | 462 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 182 | 150 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–25 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 64,480 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Contour | Oldsmobile Alero |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 65 | 89 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 42 | 111 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 52 | 85 |
| Structure | 93 | 29 |
| Visibility | 38 | 56 |
| Suspension | 32 | 46 |
| Power Train | 25 | 34 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 43 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 37 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 38 |
| Rust / corrosion | 14 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 14 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 9 |
1999 Ford Contour
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.