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Oldsmobile
Oldsmobile
Engine Reliability & Known Problems
Based on 2,707 NHTSA complaints. Updated September 2026.
5
Models
86
Engines Rated
18
Generations
2,707
NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
48 recommended
17 caution
21 avoid
Full-Size Sedan
2
Midsize Sedan
1
Full-Size SUV
1
Minivan
1
Full-Size Sedan
2 models
Aurora
2 generations · 12 engines
2001
2002
8 recommended
1 caution
3 avoid
Intrigue
3 generations · 14 engines
2000
2001
2002
8 recommended
3 caution
3 avoid
Midsize Sedan
1 model
Alero
5 generations · 28 engines
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
11 recommended
8 caution
9 avoid
Full-Size SUV
1 model
Bravada
4 generations · 19 engines
2000
2001
2002
2003
13 recommended
1 caution
5 avoid
Minivan
1 model
Silhouette
4 generations · 13 engines
2000
2001
2002
2003
8 recommended
4 caution
1 avoid
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