2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Steering
Steering leads by volume: 29 of 119 complaints (24%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1999 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | vs. 2001 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 4,300 | 3,100–4,300 | 3,300 | 3,450 | |
| Combined MPG | 18 | 18–20 | 19 | 18 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15 / 23 | 15–17 / 23–25 | 16 / 24–25 | 15 / 24 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 494 | 444–494 | 468 | 494 | |
| Complaints filed | 33 | 119 | 25 | 7 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Steering: 29 of 119 NHTSA complaints (24%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora get?
EPA rates it 18–20 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora?
EPA estimates $3,100–$4,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 17 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | 20 mpg (high) | $3,100 (low) | 444 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 4.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 15 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | $4,300 (high) | 494 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 26 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS · Campaign 00V114000 · Apr 28, 2000
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
Consequence: 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.