2002 Oldsmobile Aurora Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aurora years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. That ranks 7th out of 9 Aurora model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (6 complaints, 24%), typically at around 193,875 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 25owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | 24% | 193,875 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 20% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 20% | 35,291 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 12% | 26,750 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 12% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 73,375 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 8% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 37,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 72,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Oldsmobile Aurora recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: On certain cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged v6 (3.8l) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. If the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.
Risk: Fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Owner notification began on october 17, 2003. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
Risk: Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
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.
The Frame has rust under door panel broke Car Frame body near battery cave in hole and rusting hole in trunk near spare tire.
I am adding new parts to this vehicle 100 000 tune up
My 2002 aurora v6, rpm started acting haywire it shot up to 8 grand at 30 mph. The engine and transmission were acting normal. It happened again 2 days latter then all of my dash lights and headlights went out. I took it in to the shop. I had the trans vacuum sensor changed along with the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that fuel spilled out from the filler neck while refueling. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vin failed to qualify for the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v238000…
Broken/snapped sway bar link, left side front. Car swerved to the left, no accident upon snap. Upon investigation/replacement the bolt was rusted through at mid point and snapped. I saved the broken part, if it is needed. *tr
Other Oldsmobile Aurora years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Aurora | 7 | 2 |
| 2002 | 25 | 2 |
| 2001 Aurora | 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 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.