1998 Oldsmobile Aurora: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 49 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (21% of complaints).
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0
recalls
49
owner complaints
2
fire reports
92,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 92,000 mi)Weak spot: engine and engine cooling (21%)2 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)21% · 10 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)19% · 9 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)10% · 5 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)8% · 4 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)8% · 4 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)6% · 3 complaints
“Vehicle running in normal traffic on a city street, key switch just suddenly turned back and vehicle shut off. No braking, and no steering. Had to try and steer off to a safe place. Ongoing issue as the ignition switch is still in this condition endangering my life, my family's life, and the lives of others. *js”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile aurora. While driving approximately 65 mph, there was a reduction in the engine power and the vehicle began to jerk. The engine suddenly stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the engine and resume in operation. In addition, the engine would overheat with a significant amount of coolant leakage. The failure occurred twenty times. An independent mechanic replaced the engine head gasket two different times. The failure recurred three months after the second repair. The vehicle was inoperable and had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2011
“I was moving the car in my driveway and noticed a fire under the hood,as quickly as possible we grabbed fire extinguisher and put it out,I check online for recall and found out this car had a recall for same problem which was a rupture in the fuel injection nylon line the year prior after notifying gm oh the problem I was moved from person too person for 4 weeks only be told they would do anything I haven't been able too take car too a dealer because I cant afford it,this problem could result in loss of life and need be addressed quickly thank you. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2009
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“I have a 1998 aurora as wheel with the same problem of car shutting down. First I had the module replaced and it still did it. And then I was told to get my fuel injectors cleaned and I kept injector cleaner in my car when I filled up and the I finally got a full tune up and after that no problem. I was told bad spark plug wires will cause this as well. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile aurora. When she stopped at a traffic light or a stop sign, the vehicle would shut off. The failure occurred intermittently on more than one occasion. The vehicle restarted after she shifted gears to park and then drive. There were no warning lights present. Three mechanics performed test to diagnose the failure; however, they were unsuccessful and correcting the failure. The dealer stated that they had no complaints related to the failure. The current mileage was 105,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 104,800. Updated 04-02-08 *bf”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2007
“Car stalls once a day, almost every day in traffic. Sometimes it doesn't quite stall and catches itself and learches forward a few feet. Neither oldsmobile or indipendent mechanics can find the problem. Tha codes are there in memory of the car but the codes do not say what to do about the problem. Know one knows what to do other than guessing and changing expensive parts. *nm”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2006
“Faulty fuel gauge, check engine light, unable to get emissions inspection. Dealer wishes to charge $500.00 to replace sensor in gas tank. *nm”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2005
“I have heard alot of people say that the fuel pressure regulator on these cars have a tendency to go bad I have had problems with the car not wanting to start it just turns over and over and finally will start the o-ring started leaking fuel everywhere here recently and had to replace the part”Owner report · Fuel System, Other · Jul 2005
“I purchased a 1998 aurora in 2002 - from the original owner. The vehicle continually shuts off while at a stop light or stop sign. It can occur at any time without any warining. It has even done so just slowing down to make a turn. I almost got rear ended this month because the engine died as I was simply making a turn. Luckily there was enough birm space to veer the car of the road. I have been slowing or stopping with one foot on the brake and the other tapping the gas to keep the engine from dying. I have had the vehicle to a local dealer with no findings.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2005
“1998 oldsmobile aurora fuel rail system leaking gas out of the plastic lines on top of motor and can catch fire very easily if not cought in time. It has been recalled on the 96 & on the forums there have been alot of 97 & 98s that have been having the same problem. I have had mine changed and it cost close to $600 to have it fixed. Please take a real close look into this problem due to alot of people that have these cars are older or like me have 2 very small children straped into car seats. Thanks”Owner report · Fuel System, Other · Dec 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora reliable?
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (21% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 92,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.