The Frame has rust under door panel broke Car Frame body near battery cave in hole and rusting hole in trunk near spare tire.
The worst 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Suspension6
- Electrical5
- Steering5
- Fuel system4
- Lights3
- Body2
- Engine2
- Tires2
- Transmission2
- Visibility2
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged v6 (3.8l) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. If the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.
- Risk
- Fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Owner notification began on october 17, 2003. Owners should contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339; oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537; or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 03V238000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
- Risk
- Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 02V222000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 382
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
2002 Oldsmobile Aurora fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 25 | 19 |
| 4.0L 8‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 |
What 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I am adding new parts to this vehicle 100 000 tune up
My 2002 aurora v6, RPM started acting haywire it shot up to 8 grand at 30 MPH. The engine and transmission were acting normal. It happened again 2 days latter then all of my dash lights and headlights went out. I took it in to the shop. I had the trans vacuum sensor changed along with the headlights. This did the trick for 24 hours. Not I have the same problem and the dealer can not figure out what is wrong or how to fix it. Can someone help with this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that fuel spilled out from the filler neck while refueling. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN failed to qualify for the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v238000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 147,473 and the current mileage was 147,673. Updated 03/15/12 *bf updated 03/23/12
Broken/snapped sway bar link, left side front. Car swerved to the left, no accident upon snap. Upon investigation/replacement the bolt was rusted through at mid point and snapped. I saved the broken part, if it is needed.
My 2002 aurora 4.0l suddenly locked in the left turn steering mode. I was in a parking lot and was making a turn on the aisle. After the turn I tried to straighten the wheels and the steering wheel was locked. The engine was running. I applied the brakes and avoided hitting the oncoming car (the other driver did the same). I was able to move into a parking spot and confirmed the power steering belt was turning the power steering pump and the pump reservoir was full. By working the steering wheel back and forth the steering resumed to the right, but not to the left. This is scary. It happened the same way on my wife's 2008 enclave. Gm replaced lots of parts before it started steering again. Is this a gm issue?
I have a 2002 olds aurora that today has water standing in the back passenger floorboard for the tenth or twelfth time. This has happened so much that I have lost track of how many times I have had to take my car to the dealer to have it fixed. When it rains water leaks in from the front passenger widow seal on the right side of the window about halfway down and then runs down to the molding at door opening at the floorboard. From there it then runs diagonally back toward the back passenger floorboard along the molding and pools up. Like this morning, there has been many times that two inches of water is present. I am concerned about mildew or additional problems that may be present or may show up as a result of this continual problem. The dealer doesn't seem to have a clue on how to fix this, originally they kept replacing the door seal on the back door. Now for some time they have replaced the seal on the front door or front window. But the leak continues. I understand that there is a tsb on this issue. The dealer tells me today that there have been several issues like mine in other aurora models. I don't understand why they do not know how to correct the problem.
I notice when I am driving that the head lights will flicker every once in awhile. I also had the dash lights go out on me in the middle of the night, this would be the second time this part had been fixed. A few months later the heating component went out. I have had nothing but trouble with this vehicle since I bought it. This vehicle needs to be recalled or stated under the lemon law.
The vehicle would not start properly. So I took my aurora in to have it serviced and found out it was the fuel tank pressure sensor, which then I was told this defective part could have caused a fire. This sounds like a very unsafe part and I looked the part up and found out that it had been recalled at one point, just not on the my make of vehicle. Something needs to be done about this before someone gets killed.
Factory supplied wheels rust causing air loss.
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Questions about the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora
Is the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora reliable?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora, close to a typical Aurora model year.
What is the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora year score?
The 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Oldsmobile Aurora: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Suspension, with 6 complaints. Next is electrical (5).
How many recalls does the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora get?
Official estimates for the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 25 highway.
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