1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aurora years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. That ranks 5th out of 9 Aurora model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (10 complaints, 20%), typically at around 75,400 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 49owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 20% | 75,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 18% | 71,975 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 14% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 8% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 8% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 6% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 4% | 120,658 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 89,700 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Oldsmobile Aurora recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle running in normal traffic on a city street, key switch just suddenly turned back and vehicle shut off. No braking, and no steering. Had to try and steer off to a safe place. Ongoing issue as the ignition switch is still in this condition endangering my life, my family's life, and the lives…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile aurora. While driving approximately 65 mph, there was a reduction in the engine power and the vehicle began to jerk. The engine suddenly stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the engine and resume in operation. In addition, the engine would…
I was moving the car in my driveway and noticed a fire under the hood,as quickly as possible we grabbed fire extinguisher and put it out,i check online for recall and found out this car had a recall for same problem which was a rupture in the fuel injection nylon line the year prior after notifying…
Fuel rail split causing major damage to motor. *tr
I have a 1998 aurora as wheel with the same problem of car shutting down. First i had the module replaced and it still did it. And then i was told to get my fuel injectors cleaned and i kept injector cleaner in my car when i filled up and the i finally got a full tune up and after that no problem…
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 | 49 | 0 |
| 1997 Aurora | 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 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.