What are the worst Oldsmobile Bravada years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Oldsmobile Bravada year is 2002 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2003, 2004.

Oldsmobile Bravada: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2002

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2003, 2004

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2004solid year13 complaints · 2 recalls 2003solid year27 complaints · 7 recalls 2002worst year238 complaints · 10 recalls 200133 complaints · 1 recalls 200076 complaints · 3 recalls 199960 complaints · 0 recalls 199898 complaints · 2 recalls 1997104 complaints · 3 recalls 199677 complaints · 5 recalls 199491 complaints · 3 recalls 199343 complaints · 2 recalls 199256 complaints · 2 recalls 199144 complaints · 3 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.