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We buy Oldsmobile Aleros from every year, 1999–2004, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.

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Oldsmobile Alero by year

The Alero is a compact car sold from 1999–2004 with engines including 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl and 2.2L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 1,955 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
152025301999200020012002200320041999: 20–23 MPG combined2000: 21–23 MPG combined2001: 22–23 MPG combined2002: 21–25 MPG combined2003: 21–25 MPG combined2004: 21–27 MPG combined27 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1999 Alero2.4L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl20–233462
2000 Alero2.4L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl21–234557
2001 Alero2.4L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl22–234364
2002 Alero2.2L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl21–251279
2003 Alero2.2L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl21–252184
2004 Alero2.2L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl21–271109

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Oldsmobile Alero problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Alero, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Electrical System408
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic100
  • Engine and Engine Cooling90
  • Exterior Lighting80
  • Exterior Lighting70
  • Exterior Lighting64

Selling a Oldsmobile Alero: questions

How much is a junk Oldsmobile Alero worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Aleros with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Oldsmobile Aleros that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1999–2004), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Oldsmobile Alero year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2000 Alero (557). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and engine and engine cooling.

Which Oldsmobile Alero year has the most recalls?

The 2000 Alero has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 4. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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