1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora.

19971999
Complaints
53
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Avg mileage:68,350 mi
#24 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

#34 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora.

Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,350
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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1998 Oldsmobile Aurora — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora has 53 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine & Cooling with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Top reported problems: Engine & Cooling (5 complaints, avg 68,350 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (4 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 68,350 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora include 2 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Oldsmobile Aurora reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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