1997 Oldsmobile Aurora problems
Owners have filed 157 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. Fuel system is the most reported problem area, at 35% of complaints. After that come electrical system (14%) and engine (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 157 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Fuel system 35% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 20
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 102,000 miles 65 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 15 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Among the 65 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 102,000 miles. For fuel system specifically, the median reported mileage is about 112,000 miles (30 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 20 complaints mention a fire; 9 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1997 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 7 model years of the Oldsmobile Aurora with enough data (51 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Stalled in the cold weather and backfired. Oil pressure when tested went to 210psi. Dealership wasn't aware of problem.
Consumer states while traveling 20-25 MPH and without any indication vehicle caught on fire. Fire department put fire out. Vehicle was totaled.
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.
Both rear brake lines are so extremely corroded it actually rusted through the metal brake lines in several different locations on both rear brake lines and is leaking in large amounts at the severe corroded spots of the lines. Also the front brake lines are also extremely corroded they just have yet to corrode completely through the metal line and leak brake fluid yet but can guarantee they will in less than 20k miles easily!