2002 Oldsmobile Aurora: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 25 owner complaints on record; most reports concern suspension.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2003
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The Frame has rust under door panel broke Car Frame body near battery cave in hole and rusting hole in trunk near spare tire.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Oct 2024
“My 2002 aurora v6, rpm started acting haywire it shot up to 8 grand at 30 mph. The engine and transmission were acting normal. It happened again 2 days latter then all of my dash lights and headlights went out. I took it in to the shop. I had the trans vacuum sensor changed along with the headlights. This did the trick for 24 hours. Not I have the same problem and the dealer can not figure out what is wrong or how to fix it. Can someone help with this. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that fuel spilled out from the filler neck while refueling. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN failed to qualify for the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 03v238000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 147,473 and the current mileage was 147,673. Updated 03/15/12 *bf updated 03/23/12”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2012
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“Broken/snapped sway bar link, left side front. Car swerved to the left, no accident upon snap. Upon investigation/replacement the bolt was rusted through at mid point and snapped. I saved the broken part, if it is needed. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · May 2010
“The vehicle would not start properly. So I took my aurora in to have it serviced and found out it was the fuel tank pressure sensor, which then I was told this defective part could have caused a fire. This sounds like a very unsafe part and I looked the part up and found out that it had been recalled at one point, just not on the my make of vehicle. Something needs to be done about this before someone gets killed. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2008
“I notice when I am driving that the head lights will flicker every once in awhile. I also had the dash lights go out on me in the middle of the night, this would be the second time this part had been fixed. A few months later the heating component went out. I have had nothing but trouble with this vehicle since I bought it. This vehicle needs to be recalled or stated under the lemon law. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2007
“I have a 2002 oldsmobile aurora with a v6 engine that has the same system as the v8. The fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2007
“There is a clung/noise coming from the steering column during turns at slow speeds. It can also be felt when the vehicle was not moving as turning the steering wheel. A request was sent to customer service at gm requesting assistance in paying for this repair. They refused to accept responsibility for any payment since the vehicle was out of warranty even though there had been several technical service bulletins (tsb) issued based on customers problems. A payment of at least 50% of the cost of repairs should have been tendered by gm. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated that every 1500 miles, the steering wheel made a popping and cracking noise. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the steering sector shaft was lubricated, however the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. The repair worked intermittently, but then had to be redone later.”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2006
“Dt: the contact stated that the fuel pump failed. She had not taken the vehicle to any dealer or mechanic to have it inspected for the failure. No repairs were done to the vehicle for the fuel pump problem.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Other · Nov 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
ON CERTAIN CADILLAC DEVILLE AND SEVILLE PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUNERAL COACHES, AND LIMOUSINES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.6L) ENGINE, OLDSMOBILE AURORA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.0L ) ENGINE, AND PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSEI PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUPERCHARGED V6 (3.8L) ENGINE, THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSORS ARE UNUSUALLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO MALFUNCTIONS. IF THE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS, EXCESSIVE VACUUM CAN BE APPLIED DURING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
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Is the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora reliable?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. The most complained-about area is suspension.
Does the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.