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2003 Oldsmobile Aurora Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
29%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
69,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 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.

“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 2006-09

“The contact owns a 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora. The contact stated that the engine was misfiring and he smelled a burning odor coming from the vehicle. When he starts the vehicle, the engine makes a loud noise. The dealer stated that the ignition coil failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the dealer would call GM to check if the vehicle can be repaired for free under warranty. Gm stated that there was no warranty on the vehicle, but the contact could pay for the repairs with a 10% discount. The failure mileage was 69,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10269629, filed 2009-05, 69,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003229%
2002520%
20011916%
1999824%
1998714%
19972117%
19961818%
1995309%

Other parts of the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora

Air bags
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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