Oldsmobile Alero vs Chrysler 200
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Oldsmobile Alero | Chrysler 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 2,939 | 6,952 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2004 | 2010–2018 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2015 |
| Best model year | 2002 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 126 | 360 |
| Fires reported | 43 | 73 |
| Injuries reported | 90 | 226 |
| Deaths reported | 7 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.1% | 9.5% |
Oldsmobile Alero by year
What breaks
Electrical System
630
21.4%
Lights
427
14.5%
Brakes
412
14.0%
Engine & Cooling
335
11.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
181
6.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
148
5.0%
Suspension
112
3.8%
Airbags
103
3.5%
Chrysler 200 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,253
18.0%
Electrical System
1,222
17.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
939
13.5%
Airbags
849
12.2%
Other & Unspecified
545
7.8%
Brakes
292
4.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
266
3.8%
Seat Belts
241
3.5%