2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
- 119
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 119 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.
Steering
25% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and shaft sector.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. The contact stated that while driving 25-30 MPH, the rack and pinion fractured, causing the contact to lose control of steering capabilities. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-05
While driving LED's on the dashboard went off. Also, there was loss of steering, resulting in a collision that totalled vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-29
Also filed under Interior lighting
Electrical system
17% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and front underhood.
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The vehicle caught on fire from the gas tank. I had driven the car put gas in the car parked the car and it caught on fire. The fire men said the fire started from the gas system.. The car was parked in private parking lot running.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-23
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
I bought a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora in 2003 being a single mother of 2 children I wanted a safe car with low repair I was told the 5 star engine is the best and low maintance I paid 15.900 cash for the car on the way home it was acting fun lights...
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-07
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
I bought this 2001 Aurora used in 2015. The check engine was on and when I questioned previous owner he stated it was a sensor that needed to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-06
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
Engine and engine cooling
16% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Service brakes
14% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
11% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000-06-21Service brakes, hydraulic00V114000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 19 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V114000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.