1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora, and owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. Cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. The recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997…
125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA; 17 describe a fire. Reports cite 9 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 100,058 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 31 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. The contact observed a fuel odor within the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the exterior brake lights and headlights i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 11, 2017 · Electrical system
“Used the remote start feature during 24 deg weather and the driver side rear fixed window shattered. Possible cause would be a short in the rear window defrost unit, which comes on when using remote s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 2, 2017 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15 / 24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Oldsmobile Aurora model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Oldsmobile Aurora model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Oldsmobile Aurora | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2 | 321 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2 | 100 |
| 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora | 1 | 125 |
| 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora | 0 | 49 |
| 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2 | 33 |
| 2000 Oldsmobile Aurora | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora | 1 | 119 |
| 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2 | 25 |
| 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2 | 7 |
Checking a specific 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
How do I know if my 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Oldsmobile dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V110000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.