2004 Oldsmobile Alero exterior lighting problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated that while turning the key the vehicle failed to start. The blinkers were inoperable at times. There was an abnormal grinding sound detected while turning the ignition. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…”
filed May 27, 2026
“I have exhaust coming into the car through the vent when thermostat is in use, my back seats are not in the clip and flip up with no problem and I have a 8 year old son who sits back there, my break pedal will lock and I cannot apply pressure, my dash lights just stopped working I believe the ECM…”
filed Nov 14, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Alero years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Alero | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 Alero | 78 | 28% |
| 2001 Alero | 68 | 19% |
| 2000 Alero | 131 | 24% |
| 1999 Alero | 43 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.