2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aurora years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Aurora model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (29 complaints, 24%), typically at around 95,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 119owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 29 | 24% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 19 | 16% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 13% | 40,300 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 10% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 10% | 55,925 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 9% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 9% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 11 | 9% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 8% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 6% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 5% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 4% | 108,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 3% | 128,750 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% | 120,824 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 36,446 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 20,600 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 201,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Risk: When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the abs hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
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.
My abs light is on and it just feels funny when i drive it now afraid a tire might fal off
The engine randomly dies or stalls while in traffic at random times and will not turn back on for several minutes, the vehicle is in motion when the stalling occurs and thankfully only on city streets. Codes have not been present but the stalling and idle leads me to believe it is faulty crankshaft…
I recently purchased four (4) goodyear eagle ultra grip gw-3 tires (235/55r17) from sams club in dover, delaware and they were shipped from the goodyear warehouse all with a dot date of 3614 almost 4-years old! I dont believe goodyear should be selling tires with a dot date of 3614. If you provide…
Power steering pump line was melted into the bolt near the line , also the body over a year began to rust...so it took 800.00 to fix it
I bought this 2001 aurora used in 2015. The check engine was on and when i questioned previous owner he stated it was a sensor that needed to be replaced. I took it to an independent auto repair shop and it was put on a diagnostic machine and there weren't any failures, alerts or faulty sensors…
Other Oldsmobile Aurora years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Aurora | 7 | 2 |
| 2002 Aurora | 25 | 2 |
| 2001 | 119 | 1 |
| 2000 Aurora | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Aurora | 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 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.