Oldsmobile Aurora recalls and complaints by year
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Oldsmobile Aurora, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
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At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Oldsmobile Aurora, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1993–2003 with 12 recall campaigns and 1038 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 2003 (2), 2002 (2), and 1999 (2).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1995 (406), 2001 (180), and 1997 (157).
- Top recall themes: Brakes, Fuel and emissions, and Airbags.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Electrical system.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Brakes
3 campaigns · Years: 1999, 2001These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Fuel and emissions
2 campaigns · Years: 1995–1997, 2002–2003These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Airbags
1 campaign · Years: 2002–2003These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
- 02V222000 · Air bags: Frontal
Electrical
1 campaign · Years: 1996These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.
- 95V204000 · Electrical system: Control module
Seats and restraints
1 campaign · Years: 1995These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
- 00V057000 · Seat belts: Webbing
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Oldsmobile Aurora in NHTSA complaint data are Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Electrical system.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 9 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Structure. |
| 2002 | 2 | 38 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Suspension, Electrical system, Exterior lighting:headlights. |
| 2001 | 1 | 180 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Electrical system, Engine. |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery, Exterior lighting:turn signal:switch, Suspension:front:macpherson strut. |
| 1999 | 2 | 38 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash, Air bags:frontal, Electrical system. |
| 1998 | 0 | 53 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor. |
| 1997 | 1 | 157 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail, Electrical system. |
| 1996 | 2 | 149 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline. |
| 1995 | 2 | 406 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Power train:automatic transmission. |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid. |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Fuel system , Service brakes and Air bags
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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