How many recalls does the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero have?

The 1998 Oldsmobile Alero has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Oldsmobile Alero has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1998 Oldsmobile Alero Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. Dealership informed the consumer that problem was pertained to intake manifold failure. The problem had not been resolved. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE · reported 2004-11-10

“Consume rwas traveling about 60 mph on highway. And without prior warning rear passenger tire tread separated from wheel. He was able to pull over to the shoulder of road. General ameri tires, 400sl #t2257515. *ak”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Oldsmobile Alero as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.