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2001 Oldsmobile Alero Exterior Lighting Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/12/2026

20Exterior Lighting complaints
5.5%Of all 364 complaints
#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM89 · 24.5%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING20 · 5.5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING17 · 4.7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH17 · 4.7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL16 · 4.4%

Share of the 364 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero overview page.

Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero have exterior lighting problems?

Exterior Lighting is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero: 20 of 364 complaints on file (5.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2001 Oldsmobile Alero have in total?

364 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.