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2003 Oldsmobile Aurora

US · Midsize Cars

The 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
4.0L 8-cylinder
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
4.0L 8-cylinder
Combined Economy
18 MPG US (13.1 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine4.0L 8-cylinder
Displacement4.0 L
Cylinders8
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears4
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
City15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 4, 2026.

  • 03V238000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    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,…

    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.

    Reported July 1, 2003. View on NHTSA

  • 02V222000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    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.

    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…

    Reported August 9, 2002. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 18, 2026 · US Government public data
  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 9, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 9, 2026

Data verified: November 9, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

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    19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora have?

4.0L 8-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora?

Combined fuel economy is 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 4, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.