Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 49 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 10 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 4 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
Of the 49 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 2 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora shows notable weaknesses in engine cooling and braking systems, amidst frequent electrical and fuel system complaints, leading to a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| fuel system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| power train | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake fluid replacement
- coolant flush
- tire rotations
- spark plug replacement
- timing belt inspection
- air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- overheating engine
- unresponsive brakes
- flickering dashboard lights
- fuel leaks
- transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.