1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
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.
- Complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 33 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 322 |
| 1996 | 100 |
| 1997 | 125 |
| 1998 | 49 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 119 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
30% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.
Show complaint excerpts
On 5/11/2012 my 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora was parked at my house at approximately 6:00 pm and apparently overnight the passenger side seat caught on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-15
Also filed under Seats
After dealer had serviced light system. Vehicle was brought home and parked. Vehicle caught fire several hours later and burned while unattended at night.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-05-28
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, 2006-05-24
Steering
12% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and column.
Engine and engine cooling
12% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and exhaust system.
Show complaint excerpts
Excessive exhaust fumes enter into vehicle since ownership.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-04
Equipment
9% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift.
Air bags
9% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 30 MPH. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-02-20
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1999-05-13Service brakes, hydraulic99V081000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for correct brake parts and replace any incorrect rotors, caliper assemblies, brake pads, and caliper mounting brackets.
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1999-10-08Service brakes, hydraulic99V238000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Oldsmobile Aurora — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V081000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 99V238000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- 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, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.