1999 Oldsmobile Alero GL review from North America
"Seems like every day something goes wrong"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rotors had to be replaced right away when I bought the car (It was already 4 years old) but the dealer said the brakes had been replaced already along with the rotors about a year before I bought it.
New front and rear brakes needed again, they seem to wear very fast.
Heat/Air only works on high.
Driver side window broken, won't move.
Back window, the seal around it is comming off and I hear air coming in then driving.
Security system is no working properly and will cost over $1000.00 to get checked and possibly fixed. It locks me out and cannot start car for ten minutes.
Car does not start all the time, have to give it a few tries every once in a while.
Tape player every so often doesn't feel like working and spits tape back out.
General comments?
I do like this car, the style and comfort of the inside, but too many defects.
Parts for car are way too expensive! especially since so many things break.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick century |
| Date of Entry | 10th February, 2004 |