2002 Oldsmobile Aurora

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2002 Oldsmobile Aurora
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:48:43.291Z

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2002: 25 complaints

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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

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

6 of 25 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing macpherson strut and front.

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I am adding new parts to this vehicle 100 000 tune up

NHTSA ODI report, 20221030

Also filed under STEERING

THIS VEHICLE WAS A DEMO AND HAD 7376 MILE ON IT AT TIME OF PURCHASE BUT SOLD AS NEW. I'VE HAD A BAD VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED IT AND THE DEALER HAS MADE TWO ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR IT BUT ITS STILL NOT FIXED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021105

SEVERE VIBRATION IN STEERING/BODY/SUSPENSION FROM 50 TO 70 MPH; MOST SEVERE 60 TO 70 MPH. TIRES RE-BALANCED TWICE AND PROBLEM CONTINUES...FELT ON SMOOTH AND LEVEL PAVEMENT...CREATES INSTABILITY WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS IN PAVEMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASH

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DAMAGED WIRING HARNESS. VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE WIRING HARNESS THAT RUNS ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. *TT *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030317

MY 2002 AURORA V6, RPM STARTED ACTING HAYWIRE IT SHOT UP TO 8 GRAND AT 30 MPH. THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WERE ACTING NORMAL. IT HAPPENED AGAIN 2 DAYS LATTER THEN ALL OF MY DASH LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. I TOOK IT IN TO THE SHOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140718

Also filed under ENGINE and POWER TRAIN

STEERING

5 of 25 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and shaft sector.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

4 of 25 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 of 25 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20020815 — air bags

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER O

Campaign 02V222000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20031017 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN CADILLAC DEVILLE AND SEVILLE PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUNERAL COACHES, AND LIMOUSINES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.6L) ENGINE, OLDSMOBILE AURORA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.0L ) ENGINE, AN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-

Campaign 03V238000 — check if this car was fixed