2003 Oldsmobile Aurora Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aurora years
- Not enough data 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora. That ranks 8th out of 9 Aurora model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 91,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 29% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | 146,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | 110,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 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.
Dash board lite says "ai r bag problem" every time you start the engine
I have a fuel line on my car that is cracked and i have my check engine light on. I have searched for the fuel line online and at o'reilly but that part doesn't exist anywhere. I have called oldsmobile and the phone recording says that my car had 3 open recalls. When i talk to a person they told me…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated the vehicle would intermittently surge forward while driving at various speeds until the brakes were applied. The failure also occurred when the cruise control was engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that the engine was misfiring and he smelled a burning odor coming from the vehicle. When he starts the vehicle, the engine makes a loud noise. The dealer stated that the ignition coil failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was…
1. When i turn on the air condition the car will cut off, this problem was suppose to have been fix. 2. Car is cutting off in traffic for no reason. 3. Window whipers comes on when it wants to and they will not cut off with the switch i have to cut the car off and start it again in order for the…
Other Oldsmobile Aurora years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 2 |
| 2002 Aurora | 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 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.