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1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
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- Owner complaints
- 33
- Received Feb 1999 to Nov 2014
Owner reports
Most reported problems
No specific problem meets this page’s listing criteria.
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Recalls to check
- Recall #99V238000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.
- Recall #99V081000Vehicle 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.
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How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 3 crashes, 3 fires, 3 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Engine & powertrain
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Brakes
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Electrical & lights
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Airbags, belts & seats
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Steering, suspension & tires
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Body, doors & glass
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Driver assistance
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Complaint history
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 33 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
None of this vehicle's complaints fall into a specific problem often enough to list.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #99V238000August 27, 1999988 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.
If these nuts are loose, the brake pedal may be low, the assembly may be loose, the brakes may not release, and if the nuts back completely off, braking may be lost. Also fume and water intrusion to the passenger compartment Can occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque.
NHTSA recall #99V081000April 14, 199938 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc
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.
A vehicle with this condition Can pull to one side during a braking maneuver. In addition, vehicle stopping distance could be increased.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for correct brake parts and replace any incorrect rotors, caliper assemblies, brake pads, and caliper mounting brackets.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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