1997 Oldsmobile Aurora steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. The contact was turning in reverse approximately 2 mph when he heard a loud pop. The vehicle was parked and shut off. The contact then noticed a large amount of fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. The contact then discovered a bolt was missing…”
filed Sep 17, 2010
“1997 oldsmobile aurora. I have owned this vehicle for the past 6 years. Over the past year, I have noticed some "play" in the tilt steering column. My research has revealed an inherent problem that these model of cars have had with the pivots in the steering-tilt mechanism backing themselves out…”
filed Aug 4, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Aurora years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Aurora | 5 | 20% |
| 2001 Aurora | 29 | 24% |
| 1999 Aurora | 4 | 12% |
| 1998 Aurora | 3 | 6% |
| 1996 Aurora | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 Aurora | 10 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.