Oldsmobile Alero vs Toyota Highlander
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 | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 2,939 | 7,196 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2004 | 1997–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2002 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 126 | 704 |
| Fires reported | 43 | 88 |
| Injuries reported | 90 | 384 |
| Deaths reported | 7 | 10 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.1% | 16.5% |
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%
Toyota Highlander by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,021
14.2%
Brakes
753
10.5%
Engine & Cooling
718
10.0%
Electrical System
627
8.7%
Other & Unspecified
615
8.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
531
7.4%
Body & Structure
453
6.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
447
6.2%