Model year guide

1998 Oldsmobile Aurora

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1998 Oldsmobile Aurora at a glance

Owner complaints58
Combined18 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 Oldsmobile Aurora common problems

Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Other
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

1998 Oldsmobile Aurora MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,750
Fuel only$22,750
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1998 Oldsmobile Aurora trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
4.0L 8-cyl

1998 Oldsmobile Aurora vehicles on record

1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Base1G3GR62C5W4104029 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Base1G3GR62C7W4124685

Other Oldsmobile Aurora model years

2002 2001 1999 1997 1995

1998 Oldsmobile Aurora — frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora?

Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are fuel system, electrical system, engine and engine cooling.

What gas mileage does the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora get?

The 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (15 city / 23 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.