2000 Nissan Sentra vs 2000 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 | 2000 Nissan Sentra | 2000 Oldsmobile Alero |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 171 | 557 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 367 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,555 mi | 65,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Oldsmobile Alero |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 72 | 81 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 130 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 131 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 89 |
| Visibility | 1 | 49 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 27 |
| Power Train | 8 | 25 |
| Structure | 2 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 40 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 46 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
| Overheating | 0 | 13 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 8 |
2000 Nissan Sentra
2000 Oldsmobile Alero
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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.