1997 Oldsmobile Aurora engine problems
18 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 9 injuries.
What owners wrote
Stalled in the cold weather and backfired. Oil pressure when tested went to 210psi. Dealership wasn't aware of problem.
The consumer noticed engine oil on there driveway. This was due to the oil leaking though the aluminum casting oil pan. This was a common problem with these vehicles.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
- Fuel system 55 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints