Table 1 shows eleven common suspension related problems of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension coil spring (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (nine problems).
Front drivers side coil spring broke causing it to rub against the tire causing the tire to blow out while driving! this happened on a country road while driving at 40 mph! Read details...
I am ashamed to say I own a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. I bought it last years as a back-up car, so we would have transportation should one of our newer vehicle have problems. I gave $2000 for it and have spent just as much on repairs. Read details...
About 2 1/2 years ago I had to replace both front wheel bearing hubs. On 12/29/04 I had to have the right bearing hub replaced for the second time. I do not recall the mileage the first time. I had about 129,000 on this time. Read details...