2003 Oldsmobile Alero Review

Name: 2003 Oldsmobile Alero Review
Brand: Oldsmobile
Price: 1198 USD
Rating: 4.3 (87 reviews)

Price Estimate: $1,198 - $1,990

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Sleek styling, brisk performance and handling, ergonomically intelligent interior, well-equipped standard model.

Cons

Hint of cheapness to interior bits, numb steering, poor resale value.

What’s new

Any music lovers out there? For 2003, the Alero expands its scope of available sounds by offering XM Satellite Radio as an option. It's the only Oldsmobile to do so.

Edmunds says

The Alero combines attractive styling, decent engines and extensive standard equipment in a crisp-handling package. Too bad this is Oldsmobile's last year.

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2003 Oldsmobile Alero
GL1 Sedan
$3,995
- 50,903 miles
- Frame damage reported, 5 owners, personal use only
- 21 City / 30 Hwy MPG
- J-Linn Motors (938 mi away)
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Clearwater, FL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
25 Combined MPG (21 City/30 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G3NL52F93C238010
Stock: 238010
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-02-2025
2003 Oldsmobile Alero
GL2 Sedan
$3,600
- 151,105 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, rental vehicle
- 18 City / 27 Hwy MPG
- Auto Depot of Navarre (939 mi away)
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Gulf Breeze, FL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G3NL52E73C202629
Stock: 12056
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-02-2025

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Oldsmobile Alero Owner Reviews

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87 reviews

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seems reliable to me

geri7, 01/10/2012

2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

I haven't seemed to have any serious problems with my '03 Alero, which is now at 201,700 miles. Just some part that needed to be replaced, which included my fuel pump, but that was my fault, because I hated so much to stop and get gas, and my gas will always be on empty. And a harmonic balancer and something that has to do with the drivebelt. But that was just very recent. So, I have to …

8 years with a used Alero.

mlrobards, 11/13/2013

2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

I purchased this car when it was 5 years old, that was 8 years ago. I have had only one major issue with it. The drivers side window regulator has gone out and cost too much to replace. Never had issue one with the motor, struts, electronics (other than the regulator) If you treat this car right it will not let you down. Keep up with all regular maintenance and it will last …

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Johnny, 10/18/2015

2003 Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

2.2L EcoTec engine is decently powered for being in a bigger sedan. The instrument panels are very basic like just the bare essentials. Radio is different from the other models. its actually different from the one shown in the owners manual. The window clips that hold the window on a non-power window do become very fragile in advanced age. Only 2 major issues that have happened was …

Up In The Air

mlzebe, 06/08/2008

2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

I bought my Alero last year with 72,000 miles on it. I was loving it I thought it was a all around good car. Well it was until I started having this problem with the security system. Sometimes when I turn the car off, and go to start it again nothing happens except for the dash light coming on. I priced to fix and was told about $300 to 400 to fix. Besides that and the air drafts it's a …

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2003 Alero Highlights

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$18,085
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$159/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver1 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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