2002 Oldsmobile Alero review from North America
"Can you spell lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One week after buying it the replaced coil.
A few months after that both front wheel bearings.
The security system failed and would come on for no reason. I then had to sit and wait 10 minutes while it re-programed itself. The dealer told me it was $400 to replace the ignition system or 150 to disconnect it. I had a mechanic do it in my driveway in 5 minutes for $20.00.
Replaced front rotors and brakes cost $400.
When traded the O2 sensor was bad and needed to be replaced.
The alero is/was a good car if and when it ran. buy another... wouldn't take one for free.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Don't Know |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 135000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 9th April, 2008 |