2003 Oldsmobile Alero exterior lighting problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile alero. While driving 30 mph, the turn signals failed to function and smoke emitted from the top part of the steering column. In addition, while driving 55 mph, the headlights and horn failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”
filed May 5, 2016
“Upon purchasing this vehicle in march of 2014 I have had numerous issues with it. One issue being it would not start. I let the dealer I bought it from look at it and he took it to a garage that he usually deals with and they told me they replaced the starter. However, I'm almost positive it had…”
filed Feb 20, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Alero years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Alero | 21 | 19% |
| 2002 Alero | 78 | 28% |
| 2001 Alero | 68 | 19% |
| 2000 Alero | 131 | 24% |
| 1999 Alero | 43 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.