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Oldsmobile Alero

1999–2004 · 17 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
23
Best
27
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The Oldsmobile Alero has been tested by the EPA across 17 different configurations spanning model years 1999 through 2004. Over this period, the Alero has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 27 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2004
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,400213125MPG
2004
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,200233327MPG
2004
3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2003
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,400213025MPG
2003
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400223025MPG
2003
3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2002
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,500213024MPG
2002
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400223025MPG
2002
3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2001
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700192722MPG
2001
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600192923MPG
2001
3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700192922MPG
2000
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,600192823MPG
2000
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600192823MPG
2000
3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850172921MPG
1999
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,600192823MPG
1999
3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182620MPG

Historical Efficiency

2004
27
2003
25
2002
25
2001
23
2000
23
1999
23

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Alero) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Oldsmobile Alero. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Achieva/Alero grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
328
Total Deaths
248

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
11.6%
Fire Occurrence
2.7%
Speeding Involved
18.3%
DUI Involved
17.1%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

68%
Front
28%
Side
4%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2022
Fatal Crashes20
Fatalities
16
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2021
Fatal Crashes20
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2020
Fatal Crashes17
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2019
Fatal Crashes24
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2018
Fatal Crashes33
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2017
Fatal Crashes39
Fatalities
26
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2016
Fatal Crashes64
Fatalities
46
Deaths/Crash
0.72
2015
Fatal Crashes46
Fatalities
35
Deaths/Crash
0.76
2014
Fatal Crashes57
Fatalities
46
Deaths/Crash
0.81
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2003
1
2001
1
2000
2
1999
4
Critical
Moderate
Advisory