2004 Oldsmobile Alero Review
Price Estimate: $670 - $1,113

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Sleek styling, brisk performance and handling, user-friendly cockpit design, well-equipped standard model.
Cons
- Low-grade interior materials, poor frontal offset crash test score, numb steering, poor resale value.
What’s new
As the Olds brand heads into the sunset, the Alero receives only minor changes. Sport Red is a new exterior color, and the six-speaker stereo has been downgraded to four speakers.
Edmunds says
The Alero combines attractive styling, capable engines and extensive standard equipment, but it's hard to recommend a car in its last year of production.
For sale nearby
7 listings
- 94,017 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, rental vehicle
- 4cyl automatic
- Dunn Chevrolet Buick (771 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Oregon, OH
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:
25 Combined MPG (21 City/31 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G3NL52F84C134156
Stock: 244779CC
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-10-2025- 122,215 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Downtown Motor Sales (958 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Upgraded Engine
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Hebron, IN
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
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:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G3NL52E04C105323
Stock: 105323
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-22-2025
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Oldsmobile Alero Reviews
Owner Reviews
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4(23%)
3(6%)
2(1%)
1(4%)
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great used buy
4.38 out of 5 starschip, 06/09/2008
2004 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Excellent used car buy. Does everything well at bargain basement price. Last of the low cg gm midsize vehicles. Recently put 245 45 16 series bridgestone potenza tires and handling is phenomenal. (have owned corvettes, lotus, and Audi a-4 turbos) 6 cyl auto mpg over 26 at real speed (75 mph+).
174,000 miles and still going
4 out of 5 starsdanroberts1964, 07/07/2013
2004 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
I bought my car used 2 years ago and it now has 174,000 miles on it and it's still going strong.
Only problems I have had was the fuel pump and the alternator went out. Oh and the pass key thing had problems but there is a easy fix for that if you Google it and it consists
of a inexpensive diode being soldered into the wiring.
Would I recommend this car even with the high miles mine … has.... You bet I would.
Great Ride
4.13 out of 5 starsEthan, 07/08/2009
2004 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
we bought this car with around 15,000 miles on it, and there is now around 96,000 on it, and the only thing i have ever had to do to it is have the passlock replaced and brakes, never one single problem with this car ever. this has to be one of the most reliable, bang for the buck, i have ever purchaced. i have even put on a magnaflow cat back and a K&N intake on it and watched the MPG … rise even higher, on high way i can manage over 30+ mpg and i even have a V-6 and over 200hp now. if your in the market for a great car and by the years passing pretty cheap now. jump on it. im 26 and this is my 15th car and best one to date for reliability.
An excellent automobile
4.75 out of 5 starsTERRIFIC, 11/15/2009
2004 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
I love my Alero. It has the 4 cylinder redesigned engine and I could not want more. The ride is very comfortable and the highway driving is exceptional. It hugs the road and "drives itself." I've never had a better steering car. GM got it right with steering ratio, turning effort, return, etc. its the best. Low noise level at highway speed is exceptional. NO wind noise. All around a … great car. Also,factory speakers sound great, no need to upgrade.
2004 Alero Highlights
Coupe
GX
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $18,485 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 25 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $146/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver1 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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