2003 Oldsmobile Alero Review

Name: 2003 Oldsmobile Alero Review
Brand: Oldsmobile
Price: 725 USD
Rating: 4.3 (87 reviews)

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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.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$182/mo

$187/mo

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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	$182/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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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

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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

2003 Oldsmobile Alero Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}