2001 Oldsmobile Aurora engine problems
30 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora, which is 17% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I was stopped at a light with my vehicle running. Suddenly and without warning flames came out of my dashboard burning my hands.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that the 2001 aurora's are not included in NHTSA campaign id number 09v116000; however, her vehicle is experiencing the same failures. She would like the manufacturer to add the auroras to the recall and receive reimbursement for the repairs. The current and failure mileages were 85,167. Updated 05/07/09. The consumer stated oil was lekaing from the valve cover. Updated 05/07/09.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
- Steering 30 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints