2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora, and owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 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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Foundation components (service brakes)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,460 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My ABS light is on and it just feels funny when i drive it now afraid a tire might fal off”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 7, 2021 · Suspension
“The engine randomly dies or stalls while in traffic at random times and will not turn back on for several minutes, the vehicle is in motion when the stalling occurs and thankfully only on city streets”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 21, 2019 · Electronic stability control (esc)
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–17 / 23–25 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.5/4 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 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
How do I know if my 2001 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 2001 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 00V114000).
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.