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1996 Oldsmobile AuroraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 100 owner complaints about the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Aurora median · #4 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10014 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage120kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 26, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora has problems

100 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline444
Electrical system186
Engine and engine cooling170
Steering70
Vehicle speed control60
Exterior lighting60
Seats42
Equipment40
Suspension30
13 other systems211

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1996 Oldsmobile Aurora recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 04V-110 · Mar 4, 2004 · 483,477 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Anti-theft: control module

Recall 95V-204 · Oct 23, 1995 · 32,869 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE; THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE KEY WAS LEFT IN THE IGNITION OR THAT THE SAFETY BELT WAS NOT BUCKLED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Oldsmobile.

Mileage at failure

When do fuel system, gasoline problems start?

120kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 22 fuel system, gasoline complaints. 36% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 35% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
0under 30k miles8under 100k miles14100k miles or more
Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other Aurora year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aurora median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1996 Oldsmobile Aurora safety ratings

1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 4-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL RAIL LEAKSEA04003 · closed Apr 23, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-110
  2. FUEL RAIL LEAKAGEPE03050 · closed Feb 3, 2004
    No recall
  3. REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORPE99059 · closed Feb 22, 2000
    No recall
  4. REAR COMPARTMENT LID ROD SEPARATIONSQ96012 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Aurora owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GASOLINE FUEL WOULD LEAK ONTO THE FUEL LINES ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V110000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER…
Complaint 10450875 · Mar 9, 2012 · 140,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN INTENSE ODOR OF GASOLINE AND FOUND A PINHOLE IN THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO A RECALL. THE DEALER STATED THAT NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE…
Complaint 10277704 · Jul 22, 2009 · 207,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. WHEN THE KEY IS PLACED IN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT CRANK. THE CONTACT MUST EXIT AND RE-ENTER THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT WILL START. IN ADDITION, SHE SMELLED GASOLINE WHILE SEATED IN THE…
Complaint 10262953 · Mar 24, 2009

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