MYRModel Year Report

1998 Oldsmobile Aurora

▲ Better than typical
1998 Oldsmobile Aurora
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:54:17.670Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Aurora Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1993: 1 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 322 complaints 1995 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 119 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2003: 7 complaints 2003
1998: 49 complaints
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YearComplaints
19931
19942
1995322
1996100
1997125
199849
199933
20004
2001119
200225
20037

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%

20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and exhaust system.

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THE CONSUMER WAS WARMING THE VEHICLE UP, AND WHEN GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING ABOUT ONE MILE, THE CONSUMER STARTED FELLING LIGHTHEADED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990122

SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140706

THE HORN SENSOR IS NOT EASILY LOCATED IN EMERGENCY SITUATION. THIS IS DIFFICULT TO ACCESS WHEN DRIVER IS INABLE TO LOOK DOWN AT WHEEL TO FIND THE "SWEET SPOT" HORN PLACEMENT IN ORDER TO ENGAGE THE HORN. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980804

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel rail.

FIRE
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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 20100130

FUEL RAIL SPLIT CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO MOTOR. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100101

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Oldsmobile Aurora — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1999 ● 1996 ● 2001

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ● 1997 ● 2001

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.