1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora, and owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 97,706 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle running in normal traffic on a city street, key switch just suddenly turned back and vehicle shut off. No braking, and no steering. Had to try and steer off to a safe place. Ongoing issue as t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 6, 2014 · Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile aurora. While driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a reduction in the engine power and the vehicle began to jerk. The engine suddenly stalled without warning.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 28, 2012 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15 / 23 |
| 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 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora
How do I know if my 1998 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.
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.
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.