2003 Oldsmobile Aurora Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 4.0L 8-cyl FWD · 15 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and brakes (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 91,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 331 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 61 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Air bags2 29%
- Electrical system2 29%
- Brakes1 14%
- Equipment1 14%
- Fuel system1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
Example complaints
Air bags: “While driving at 55 MPH consumer applied the brakes and brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, and it crashed into a towed hitched trailer. Upon impact, both driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic notified consumer that a determination had not been made at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10087139, filed 2004-08Electrical system: “1. When I turn on the air condition the car will cut off, this problem was suppose to have been fix. 2. Car is cutting off in traffic for no reason. 3. Window whipers comes on when it wants to and they will not cut off with the switch I have to cut the car off and start it again in order for the whipers to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10168411, filed 2006-09Mileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 69,000 and 110,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 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.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora · sedan | not rated | 4 / 4 | — | — | — |
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 2003 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora FWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,700 |
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
- 03V238000Jul 1, 2003Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Oldsmobile Aurora 2002–2003, Cadillac Deville 2002–2003, Seville 2002–2003 +1 more
On certain cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with…
- 02V222000Aug 9, 2002Air bags › FrontalCovers: Oldsmobile Aurora 2002–2003, Bravada 2002–2003, GMC Envoy 2002–2003 +10 more
Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
Recall details for the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora → · Check a 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. 331 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11017252Mar 28, 2025Other or unknown, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- 11014455Feb 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get…
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester…
- 11007744Sep 12, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical…
- 11007743Sep 12, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical…
- 11007208Sep 6, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires…
- 11006621Aug 26, 2024Electrical system. Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need…
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024Engine, Fuel system. This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with…
- 11004557Jun 17, 2024Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
Other model years of the Oldsmobile Aurora
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 91,000 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 25 | 50,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 119 | 69,000 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 33 | 91,500 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 49 | 92,000 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 125 | 102,500 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 100 | 116,530 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 321 | 100,100 | 2 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Oldsmobile Aurora model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora get?
The EPA rates the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora (Aurora, 4.0L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 91,000 miles and the middle half falls between 69,000 and 110,000 miles; 20% 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.