1999 Oldsmobile Aurora Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aurora years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. That ranks 6th out of 9 Aurora model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 24%), typically at around 91,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 33owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 24% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 12% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 9% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 175,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Oldsmobile Aurora recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.
Risk: If these nuts are loose, the brake pedal may be low, the assembly may be loose, the brakes may not release, and if the nuts back completely off, braking may be lost. Also fume and water intrusion to the passenger compartment can occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect front brake rotor, brake caliper assembly, brake pads, and caliper mounting bracket on either the left or right side of the vehicle.
Risk: A vehicle with this condition can pull to one side during a braking maneuver. In addition, vehicle stopping distance could be increased.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for correct brake parts and replace any incorrect rotors, caliper assemblies, brake pads, and caliper mounting brackets.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the air bag deployed inadvertently without warning. The contact sustained facial injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal at various speeds the vehicle began to sway. Nhtsa recall campaign number: 99v081000 (service brakes, hydraulic) could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…
On 5/11/2012 my 1999 oldsmobile aurora was parked at my house at approximately 6:00 pm and apparently overnight the passenger side seat caught on fire. The fire was limited to the base of the passenger seat and center console but caused severe damage throughout the car, including smoke damage…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that when the vehicle would drive over a puddle of water, the vehicle would loose traction causing the contact to momentarily lose control of the vehicle. The dealer advised the contact to consistently have the automatic traction…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile aurora. While driving approximately 10 mph, the front driver side airbag abruptly deployed without any impact to the vehicle. There was no personal injury. The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer for the vehicle to be diagnosed for the airbag…
Other Oldsmobile Aurora years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Aurora | 7 | 2 |
| 2002 Aurora | 25 | 2 |
| 2001 Aurora | 119 | 1 |
| 2000 Aurora | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 33 | 2 |
| 1998 Aurora | 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 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.