1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aurora years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Aurora model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (46 complaints, 37%), typically at around 104,000 miles. Complaints mention 17 fires, 9 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 125owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 46 | 37% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 21 | 17% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 14% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 8% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 5% | 104,790 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 4% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 3% | 197,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 197,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 163,234 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 38,206 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Oldsmobile Aurora recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. Cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. The recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles. Owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. Additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. Owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel rail leaks (EA04003) — opened Feb 3, 2004, closed Apr 23, 2004, led to recall 04V110000.
- Fuel rail leakage (PE03050) — opened Oct 30, 2003, closed Feb 3, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. The contact observed a fuel odor within the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the exterior brake lights and headlights illuminated independently without the engine being started. The contact had to remove the battery…
Used the remote start feature during 24 deg weather and the driver side rear fixed window shattered. Possible cause would be a short in the rear window defrost unit, which comes on when using remote start in cold weather.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall. In addition, while attempting to start the vehicle a mist was present coming from the engine compartment and the engine would not start. The vehicle was towed to…
On march 4, 2004, a recall was issued for my car - components fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Nhtsa campaign id number: 04v110000. Nhtsa action number: ea04003. I went to the dealer in 2004 and they replaced my fuel rail. They did not replace the fuel return…
Both rear brake lines are so extremely corroded it actually rusted through the metal brake lines in several different locations on both rear brake lines and is leaking in large amounts at the severe corroded spots of the lines. Also the front brake lines are also extremely corroded they just have…
Other Oldsmobile Aurora years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Aurora | 7 | 2 |
| 2002 Aurora | 25 | 2 |
| 2001 Aurora | 119 | 1 |
| 2000 Aurora | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Aurora | 33 | 2 |
| 1998 Aurora | 49 | 0 |
| 1997 | 125 | 1 |
| 1996 Aurora | 100 | 2 |
| 1995 Aurora | 321 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 46 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aurora model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.