1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 18%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,975miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora, 18% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,975 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.
“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“Vehicle takes a long way to stop when applying the brakes. Brakes have to be put all the way to the floor before it will even feel like it is slowing down.”
NHTSA complaint #10058447, filed 2004-02, 107,950 miles“The car has a pronounced 'shudder/vibration' at low speed (around 25mph). The problem intensifies when turning right, especially over uneven pavement. The rotors appear to be warped as they also vibrate under braking, causing the shudder to again intensify. The dealer states that this is a 'common' problem with Aurora's..?”
NHTSA complaint #702956, filed 1999-02“The front-passenger side brake pads are wearing unevenly. The outside brake pad has worn down to the squealer while the inside brake pad shows little wear. I have contacted the Oldsmobile representative concerning this problem and he has opened a case report. The first time this happen at 16000-17000 miles it was covered under warranty. The solution at that time was to rebuild the caliper, replace the pads and turn the rotors. …”
NHTSA complaint #747970, filed 2001-07“Consumer states that brake rotors are wearing out, and when applying the brakes, vehicle will have a heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10029683, filed 2003-07Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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