1999 Oldsmobile Aurora Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora, and owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1999 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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Vacuum (service brakes)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.
Remedy: Dealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque.
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Disc (service brakes)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect front brake rotor, brake caliper assembly, brake pads, and caliper mounting bracket on either the left or right side of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for correct brake parts and replace any incorrect rotors, caliper assemblies, brake pads, and caliper mounting brackets.
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 98,142 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the air bag deployed inadvertently without warning. The contact sustained facial injuries that requir”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 24, 2014 · Air bags
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal at various speeds the vehicle began to sway. NHTSA recall campaign number: 99v081000 (service brakes,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 6, 2013 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 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 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
How do I know if my 1999 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 99V081000).
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.