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Reliability Database
Oldsmobile

Alero

Midsize Sedan
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (3.0)
5 Generations
19 Engines Rated
1,532 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
9 recommended 3 caution 7 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000 2000
7 engines
581 complaints 🔥 8
2.4L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.7)
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2001 2001
5 engines
376 complaints 🔥 5 ☠ 1
3.4L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.6)
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2002 2002
3 engines
280 complaints 🔥 8
3.4L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.6)
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2003 2003
2 engines
187 complaints 🔥 1 ☠ 1
3.4L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.8)
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2004 2004
2 engines
108 complaints 🔥 2
2.2L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.0)
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