CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (10 reports).
1999 Oldsmobile Aurora recalls
Most common 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora problems
Problem areas named in the 33 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Equipment | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
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 REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
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, HYDRAULIC) COULD HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000. UPDATED 10/2/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED SHE CAME OUT OF A STORE TO FIND IT WAS SNOWING. AT THE FIRST ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE SHIFTED TO THE RIGHT AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WENT UP ON A SNOW BANK. UPDATED 3/30/2015 *JS
ON 5/11/2012 MY 1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA WAS PARKED AT MY HOUSE AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00 PM AND APPARENTLY OVERNIGHT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS LIMITED TO THE BASE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT AND CENTER CONSOLE BUT CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE THROUGHOUT THE CAR, INCLUDING SMOKE DAMAGE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE INTERIOR. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE TRACTION CAUSING THE CONTACT TO MOMENTARILY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CONSISTENTLY HAVE THE AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATED BUT IT DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 132,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG ABRUPTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE DIAGNOSED FOR THE AIRBAG MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
1999 Oldsmobile Aurora questions
Does the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (10), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Steering (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.