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2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 119
- Received Sep 2000 to May 2021
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Headlights dim or fail at night8 complaints · 6.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Power window regulator fails and window drops6 complaints · 5.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine suddenly shuts off while driving6 complaints · 5.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #00V114000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 8 crashes, 4 fires, 3 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 13 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
- Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly
- Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning
- Power steering cuts out while driving
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 119 |
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.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 8 | 6.7% | – | |
| Power window regulator fails and window drops | 6 | 5.0% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 6 | 5.0% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 5 | 4.2% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 5 | 4.2% | – | NHTSA recall #00V114000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 5 | 4.2% | – | |
| Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning | 5 | 4.2% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 5 | 4.2% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 5 | 4.2% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 4 | 3.4% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 2.5% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 3 | 2.5% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 3 | 2.5% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #00V114000April 17, 20008,132 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
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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 2001 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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