1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora, 12% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles. 2 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.
“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“I was moving the car in my driveway and noticed a fire under the hood,as quickly as possible we grabbed fire extinguisher and put it out,I check online for recall and found out this car had a recall for same problem which was a rupture in the fuel injection nylon line the year prior after notifying GM oh the problem I was moved from person too person for 4 weeks only be told they would do anything I haven't been able too take car too a dealer because I cant afford it,this problem could result in loss of life and need be addressed quickly thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10303285, filed 2010-01, 120,000 miles“1998 Oldsmobile Aurora fuel rail system leaking gas out of the plastic lines on top of motor and can catch fire very easily if not cought in time. It has been recalled on the 96 & on the forums there have been alot of 97 & 98s that have been having the same problem. I have had mine changed and it cost close to $600 to have it fixed. Please take a real close look into this problem due to alot of people that have these cars are older or like me have 2 very small children straped into car seats. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #10127855, filed 2005-07, 85,000 milesRelated 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…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 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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