1997 Oldsmobile Aurora fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 55 complaints for the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora, 35% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 55 35% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 112,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 12
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 112,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 fires.
What owners wrote
The consumer smelled gas odor while in the garage while his wife was driving the vehicle the next day the vehicle suddenly exploded and smoke and flame poured from under the hood. The driver was able to exit the vehicle quickly without injuries. The vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was contacted and sent and inspector to examine the vehicle. The inspector stated that the cause of the problem could not be found therefore the manufacturer accepted no responsibility.
Oldsmobile aurora fuel rail leak. Explosion occurred and fire engulfed whole car. Car was a total loss. GM has been contacted, but will not take care of problem even after recall.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints