Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 25 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #03V238000 GM/FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V222000 GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 6 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Steering 5 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 3 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 3 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
Of the 25 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,800–$9,800AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora is rated below-average due to common issues with suspension and steering components, and potential airbag deployment concerns. Recalls highlight fuel tank pressure sensor and airbag defects, impacting safety and performance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| steering | 70,000–100,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| fuel system | 65,000–95,000 miles | $350–$650 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| airbags | any | $1,000–$1,500 | rare |
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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 20,000 miles
- Battery replacement every 4 years
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Clunking noise in suspension
- Steering wheel play
- Fuel smell from the rear
- Erratic dashboard lights
- Slow or non-starting engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.