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Body and structurePart report

1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Body and structure Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
6%of 125 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora, 6% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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 hood insulation burned under the hood while driving. The cause had not been determined. The consumer stated the under hood insulation caught on fire twice.”

NHTSA complaint #10047769, filed 2003-12, 50,000 miles

“First problem was loss of freon after 4 attempts it was fixed. Second problem was rubber molding around windshield and top of car doors 5 attempts and still not fixed third problem was an oil leak . 1st attempt dye test and no results, 2ond attempt new descending unit. Call customer service with Oldsmobile and received a case # and they put me in touch with the service manager took the car in and they are now replacing the oil pan seal at no charge. I hope this will take care of the problem and renew my faith in the ability of the dealership to really fix the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10069793, filed 2004-01

“While driving at any speed consumer smelled a burning odor coming through the vents of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. However, the mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. The burning smell was from a plastic bag that had melted on the exhaust pipe the driver side door did not close all the way, which allowed water to enter into the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10063428, filed 2004-04

“Automatic locks on driver's side panel were not working properly, some wires were chafed inside vehicle, and these wires have been replaced twice already. Contacted dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #8002961, filed 2002-01

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003114%
200228%
200143%
199812%
199776%
199633%
199541%

Other parts of the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora

Fuel system
51 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Engine cooling
18 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
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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