MYRModel Year Report

1999 Oldsmobile Aurora

▲ Better than typical
1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:37:42.472Z

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, 1999 highlighted. 1993: 1 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 321 complaints 1995 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 119 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2003: 7 complaints 2003
1999: 33 complaints
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YearComplaints
19931
19942
1995321
1996100
1997125
199849
199933
20004
2001119
200225
20037

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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AFTER DEALER HAD SERVICED LIGHT SYSTEM. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT HOME AND PARKED. VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE SEVERAL HOURS LATER AND BURNED WHILE UNATTENDED AT NIGHT. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060528

1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. I TOOK CAR TO DEALER BECAUSE TAIL LIGHTS QUIT WORKING. DEALER DID NOT HAVE PARTS IN STOCK SO I TOOK IT HOME. THE NEXT MORNING I WENT OUTSIDE AND FOUND THE CAR HAD CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060524

WHEELS 6%

6% of complaints: wheels — 2 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 2 distinct reports on file.

EQUIPMENT 6%

6% of complaints: equipment — 2 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 2 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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AFTER DEALER HAD SERVICED LIGHT SYSTEM. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT HOME AND PARKED. VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE SEVERAL HOURS LATER AND BURNED WHILE UNATTENDED AT NIGHT. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060528

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990513 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR, BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKET ON EITHER THE LEFT OR R

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CORRECT BRAKE PARTS AND REPLACE ANY INCORRECT ROTORS, CALIPER ASSEMBLIES, BRAKE PADS, AND CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Campaign 99V081000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19991008 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO PEDAL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT NUTS MAY BE LOOSE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER TO BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY NUTS AND TIGHTEN ALL FOUR (4) NUTS TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Campaign 99V238000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Oldsmobile Aurora — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V081000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V238000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ● 1996 ● 2001

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ● 1997 ● 2001

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora?

The most-reported component is electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash, accounting for 9% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.