Oldsmobile Aurora Problems by Year
NHTSA has 783 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Oldsmobile Aurora, across 9 model years (1995–2003). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (321). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.
Oldsmobile Aurora years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Aurora year: 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 Aurora: 321 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1997 Aurora: 125 complaints, 1 recall
- 2001 Aurora: 119 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2000 Aurora: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2003 Aurora: 7 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2002 Aurora: 25 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Oldsmobile Aurora problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 265 | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System problems | 111 | 9 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 105 | 7 | 2 |
| Steering | 68 | 7 | 3 |
| Power Train | 56 | 7 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 45 | 7 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 34 | 8 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 34 | 6 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 27 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 25 | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 25 | 8 | 1 |
| Visibility | 25 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 23 | 7 | 1 |
| Structure | 22 | 7 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 6 | 5 |
| Engine | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 13 | 5 | 4 |
| Wheels | 13 | 7 | 1 |
| Tires | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Oldsmobile Aurora problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 1995: fuel system, gasoline (166)
All Oldsmobile Aurora model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Aurora | 7 | 2 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2002 Aurora | 25 | 2 | — | Suspension | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2001 Aurora | 119 | 1 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 Aurora | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1999 Aurora | 33 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 1998 Aurora | 49 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1997 Aurora | 125 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1996 Aurora | 100 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1995 Aurora | 321 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Oldsmobile Aurora years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (321), 1996 (100), 1997 (125), 2001 (119) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Aurora year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Oldsmobile Aurora?
Fuel System, Gasoline, with 265 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Aurora have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.