Oldsmobile Aurora years to avoid
The Oldsmobile Aurora years to avoid are 1995, 2001, 1997, 1996 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1993 is the cleanest year on record.
1,038
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
1993–2003
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Aurora years to avoid
Every Aurora year
Common questions
What are the worst Oldsmobile Aurora years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Aurora years to avoid are 1995, 2001, 1997, 1996. The cleanest year on record is 1993.
What is the best year for the Oldsmobile Aurora?
By complaint volume, 1993 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Aurora years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Aurora have?
Across all model years, the Aurora has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,038 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.