1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora, 2% of the 125 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver had to apply brakes very hard in order to stop vehicle, which may have resulted in a crash. Oldmovile hot line said it may have been the cruise control. Currently vehicle at the dealer. Dealer is unable to find the cause for sudden acceleration of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #866668, filed 2000-08“Accelerator pedal jams. Hard to press on it. When forced, vehicle would suddenly take off after pedal goes to the floor. Mechanic indicated throttle body needed maintenance. Would happen only when starting vehicle up.”
NHTSA complaint #879778, filed 2001-02Vehicle speed control: 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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