Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor — runs 2.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
462Complaints
4Recalls
14Crashes
11Fires
14Injured
2Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (9.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor complaints here are 2.9× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor
45 · 9.7%
not available
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Electrical System
38 · 8.2%
Recalled
Recall 14V400000
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls
32 · 6.9%
not available
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
29 · 6.3%
not available
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc
24 · 5.2%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling
24 · 5.2%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE13 · 2.8%
Percentages are the share of the 462 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY SPEED WOULD STEEP ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT BRAKES WILL NOT WORK AS THEY SHOULD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, ROTORS…”NHTSA complaint 878714 — filed 01/22/2001 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
“ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES,RESURFACED 1. STILL NOT FIXED,UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED AND AWFUL NOISE. ROTORS TOO THIN KEEPWARPING HAVENT HAD CAR BUT…”NHTSA complaint 737614 — filed 12/10/2000 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
“THE FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED DUE TO VIBRATION PROBLEMS. *MJS”NHTSA complaint 557946 — filed 11/22/2000 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero?
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor issues are the most-reported category, cited in 45 of 462 NHTSA complaints (9.7%), followed by electrical system (38), visibility:power window devices and controls (32), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (29). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero have?
462 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Does the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V400000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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