1997 Oldsmobile Aurora vs 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora | 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 125 | 49 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 61 | 56 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 103,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Oldsmobile Aurora | Oldsmobile Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 46 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 9 |
| Steering | 10 | 3 |
| Structure | 7 | 1 |
| Equipment | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
1998 Oldsmobile Aurora
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.