2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2003
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 7 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
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
2 of 7 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving at 55 MPH consumer applied the brakes and brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, and it crashed into a towed hitched trailer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-03
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Dash board lite says "Ai r bag problem" Every time you start the engine
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-10
Electrical system
2 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Structure
1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure.
Show complaint excerpts
Vinyl covering on the instrument panel cracked around the air bag compartment on the passenger's side. Consumer was concerned that this condition may cause a risk of inadvertent air bay deployment, which could lead to unexpected injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-09
Service brakes
1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2002-08-15Air bags02V222000 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…
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2003-10-17Fuel system, gasoline03V238000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2003 Oldsmobile Aurora — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02V222000 · Air bags
- Recall 03V238000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 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.