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1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Problems

Complaints
49filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
92,000miles, 19 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 4.0L 8-cyl FWD · 15 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 10 complaints (20% of the total), followed by brakes (9) and electrical system (7). 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 21% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 92,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 22 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seat belts (1), Body and structure (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “I have a 1998 Aurora as wheel with the same problem of car shutting down. First I had the module replaced and it still did it. And then I was told to get my fuel injectors cleaned and I kept injector cleaner in my car when I filled up and the I finally got a full tune up and after that no problem. I was told bad spark plug wires will cause this as well.”

NHTSA complaint #10253166, filed 2008-12, 13,600 miles

Brakes: “Brakes continue to vibrate and rotors wear prematurely. Replaced pads, turned rotor three times in 75000 miles, problem of vibration and shaking reappeared after 15000 miles each time brakes were replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10062460, filed 2004-03, 36,000 miles

Electrical system: “Vehicle running in normal traffic on a city street, key switch just suddenly turned back and vehicle shut off. No braking, and no steering. Had to try and steer off to a safe place. Ongoing issue as the ignition switch is still in this condition endangering my life, my family's life, and the lives of others.”

NHTSA complaint #10608483, filed 2014-07, 260,050 miles

Fuel system: “I have heard alot of people say that the fuel pressure regulator on these cars have a tendency to go bad I have had problems with the car not wanting to start it just turns over and over and finally will start the o-ring started leaking fuel everywhere here recently and had to replace the part”

NHTSA complaint #10128536, filed 2005-07, 156,315 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

21% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 71,000 and 120,000 miles.

0%0–105%10–2516%25–505%50–7532%75–10032%100–15011%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (19 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 92,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Aurora · sedan not rated3 / 3———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Aurora FWD4.0L 8-cyl4-speed automatic152318$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 22 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 22 bulletins →

Other model years of the Oldsmobile Aurora

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2003791,0002—18—Not enough data
20022550,0002—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200111969,0001—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19993391,5002—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19984992,0000—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1997125102,5001—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1996100116,5302—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1995321100,1002—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Oldsmobile Aurora model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora have?

NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 10 complaints (20% of the total), followed by brakes with 9.

Has the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora get?

The EPA rates the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora (Aurora, 4.0L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora reported?

Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 92,000 miles and the middle half falls between 71,000 and 120,000 miles; 21% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.