When driving in a parking lot a person walking flagged down the driver and informed him that flames were coming from under the vehicle. The driver turned the vehicle off and got out of the vehicle to investigate the problem. The consumer was able to put the fire out. *ak *sc
1995 Oldsmobile Aurora electrical complaints
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Engine light comes on...RPM's randomly go up and down causing vehicle to surge and/or stall. This is extremely dangerous. Also, when shifting from park to reverse, the transmission engaged roughly and now will car will not shift into 3rd gear to acceletrate beyond 40 m.p.h. Took car in for service twice while under warranty complaining about jerk in transmission, the transmission was replaced the first, now 37,000 miles later out of warranty and complete failure . Company advertisers car will not need tuneup until 100,000 miles, I have had the car for only 60k miles and have had to have it tuned up twice at $600+ a pop. At that point car was stalling not delivering the power that it usually does.
Engine compartment fire---apparently started as I approached my home ---burned in garage---total loss of car---garage damaged.
After the vehicle had been started and idling for 10 mins, the consumer noticed a flash of light from under the hood, then the entire vehicle caught on fire. The cause or what ignited the fire has not been determined.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in a parking lot. The fire inspector is unable to identify the cause of the fire or where the fire originated from because the wires under the hood was melted together.
While driving 55 MPH on the highway consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment underneath the hood. Was able to drive the vehicle off the highway. Local fire department arrived and extinguished the fire, and a police report was issued.
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Consumer states while driving 55mph the electrical system failed causing the turn signal to go out. Ts
Vehicle shutdown without prior warning, all of the electrical components shutdown.
While driving vehicle caught on fire under hood. Vehicle was totalled. Manufacturer has been notified. First, heard pop, then the vehicle stalled. Then the driver restarted the vehicle and drove it in reverse gear there was an explosion and the vehicle caught fire.
Noticed smoke coming from under steering wheel cover, from opening where steering wheel turns while driving at 45 MPH. Drove home for approx. 5 miles. Smoke stopped when key turned off. Will contact olds dealer monday 04/16. Afraid to drive until checked. I wonder if this is a safety related defect that will be fixed for free?le.
While driving the vehicle suddenly and without warning stalls, the dealer replaced ignition related problems but the problem still exist. Nlm
Consumer experienced fumes from the ignition that caused a fire. There was fluid that was leaking. Consumer will added additional information.
A faulty computer module, causing driver 's side power window not to operate/ blowing fuses, and automatic transmission shifting problem. Dealer notified, and appointment made for inspection. Feel free to provide any further details.
In less than 12 months I have had to have 3 starters put on this vehicle to keep from being stranded on the road.
Electrical cable going to trunk gets pinched by trunk lid, exposes wires,lets in water.
Vehicle parked in driveway heard crackling & popping. Checked vehicle & noticed vehicle in flames. Called fire department, but vehicle was a total loss.
Seat belts/transmission/ABS brakes/ starter failed. Also engine continuously overheated.
Driver unable to use horn because of its position with the air bag. Yh
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