NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,765 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1999 Oldsmobile Alero engine problems

engine problem

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1999 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Comments

problem #6

May 202004

Alero 4-cyl

  • 58,588 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The consumer had the vehicle in the park position and vehicle jumped into reverse. This caused the vehicle to spin around in a 360 motion. The passenger jumped out of the vehicle while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle came to a dead stop when it hit a ditch head on.

- Erin, TN, USA

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problem #5

May 282000

Alero

  • miles
I hve had this car for a year now and they have did over 7,000 dollars repairs on it so far they need to recall this Alero. No safety defect listed.

- Phx, AZ, USA

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problem #4

Jan 232001

Alero

  • miles
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated which almost caused a crash. Pedal went to floor and occupant used brakes trying to stop. Once vehicle went up to 80rpms, shifted gears and it went back down.

- Shelbyville, IL, USA

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problem #3

Jun 061999

Alero

  • miles

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Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration and was unable to stop the vehicle by braking, consumer also recieved lacerations to the top of the foot when she put her foot out the door to attemt to stop vehicle. Nlm

- Hamden, CT, USA

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problem #2

Feb 221998

Alero

  • miles
When driving at any speed and applying brakes vehicle is jerking and lurching forward. Also, when taking key out of ignition all other electrical items keep coming on, and brake rotors continue to wear out. Dealer can't determine the cause of problems.

- St Louis, MO, USA

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problem #1

Jun 231999

Alero

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When tapping the brakes to turn speed control off, the car accelerates. Consumer contacted dealer.

- Shiocton, WI, USA

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