Most common 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora problems
Share of the 33 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Oldsmobile Aurora complaints by model year
Best Aurora years: 2003, 2002, 1999. Years to avoid: 1995, 1997, 2001, 1996. Compare all years →
1999 Oldsmobile Aurora recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts May be loose.
Remedy: Dealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for correct brake parts and replace any incorrect rotors, caliper assemblies, brake pads, and caliper mounting brackets.
What 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora owners say
Electrical system
1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. I took car to dealer because tail lights quit working. Dealer did not have parts in stock so I took it home. The next morning I went outside and found the car had caught fire and burnt. It appeared to have started in the area of the relays the dealer service department worked on.
I own a 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora and have noticed the passenger floor accumulating large amounts of water. When I removed the rear seat ( which is where the battery and other electricial wires are located ) the battery compartment is full of water, along with the rear floor board. It has not rained so I'm not sure where the water has come from or how long it has been there. I cleaned the water out, but it has since come back in a very rapid time frame. If you could please contact me it would be great.. Oldsmobile has no information on this for me.
Engine & cooling
Sometimes on start up the engine shakes and smells of fumes are very strong and the service engine light comes on but after maybe a couple of days of off and on cycling the car returns to normal operation and after a while it will do the same thing over.
Bolts holding the engine in place were drilled to deep at the assembly line, causing engine coolint leakage, resulting in a possible fire hazard. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. Please provide any further details.
Steering
Dear sir: I have a 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora that I purchased new, with a delivery date of 09/22/1999. The car is used primarily by my wife with approximately 78,000 miles on the odometer. We have kept the car up and now find a very expensive repair that we feel is neither of our doing nor a normal ware item. In the past two (2) year the steering column has become loose internally. Today at the dealership, the service writer says the steering column needs to be removed to tighten the three (3) bolts that holds the column assembly together costing $540.00. My wife is having other items worked on today at the dealership, but is very reluctant to perform the steering column work because she believes, as I do, that this repair should be a safety item GM should pay for. We understand there have been other cars with the same problem, but there has not been any recall notice. …
Steering failed while turning left on 1999 olds Aurora with 34,000 miles with no indication of a steering problem before the failure. Turning right was fine, but the car could not make any left turn unless it was only a minor movement to the left while traveling at less than 10 MPH. GM paid for 50% of repairs, but a failure like this with no warning needs to be addressed. My wife was using the car and the steering failed while she was parking it. If the failure had happened while she was driving the car I can guarantee there would have been an accident because when the steering fails, instantly, you can't make a left turn under normal driving conditions.
1999 Oldsmobile Aurora engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora a good car?
Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Aurora rates better than average: 67% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Aurora at the same age. It is one of the best Aurora years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora?
The electrical system — 8 complaints, 24% of all complaints for this model year, most often about wiring › interior/under dash. Next are the engine & cooling (4) and steering (4).
How many recalls does the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora, the most recent from August 27, 1999 (vacuum). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Oldsmobile Aurora?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2003, 2002 and 1999. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995, 1997, 2001 and 1996. See the full Oldsmobile Aurora years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 93,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.