1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora, 1% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall. In addition, while attempting to start the vehicle a mist was present coming from the engine compartment and the engine would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the number 8 cylinder failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10749949, filed 2015-08, 70,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
51 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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