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1996 Oldsmobile Aurora engine problems

17 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
17
of this car's complaints
17%
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine: gasoline
    7
  • Exhaust system: emission control
    2
  • Exhaust system
    2
  • Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
    1
  • Exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)
    1
  • Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Cooling system: radiator assembly
    1

At what mileage

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Oldsmobile Aurora engine problems in other years

19941995199619971998199920012002

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 10Won't start 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 27, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 110,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the dash board indicator lights illuminated, chimed and ringed. As a result of this electrical problem, none of the dash board sensors worked. There is a the federal safety agency recall 95v204000, regarding the electrical system: ignition. The manufacturer was contacted but the VIN was not included in the recall. Also the vehicle had a problem with the rear air ride sensor. While the vehicle was driven the sensor failed, causing the rear wheel well to become 6 inches higher than normal. It was taken to an independent repair where both rear air ride sensors were replaced. One year later the left rear air ride sensor failed and was replaced again. The vehicle also had a problem with the engine stalling while driving. This occurs only when the vehicle decelerated. The fuel pump was replaced however; this did not fix the stalling problems.

Filed Sep 7, 2005 · Engine, Lights · NY

Dt: the alarm does not work properly/the chime indicator and the interior lighting is inoperative. These problems has affected the lighter and the locking mechanism on the doors. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle yet. The consumer contacted the manufacturer because there was a recall for the control module, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. This started on january 7,2005. The lighting would work for ten minutes at a time at first, but now they were completely out. The cooling fans have also been affected.*ak

Filed May 2, 2005 · Engine, Steering · 85,500 miles · CO

The consumer stated while driving, the engine cut off which had happened several times in the past week with loss of brakes and steering. When pulling off the road, the steering wheel broke off into driver's hands. Dealer would not repair.

Filed Oct 19, 2004 · Engine · 137,000 miles · NY

When driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The consumer restarted the vehicle.

Filed Jun 21, 2004 · Engine · PA

While driving at any speed vehicle overheated. Vehicle was taken to the independent shop, and mechanic determined that intake manifold cracked. And coolant spilled inside the engine.

Filed Jun 9, 2004 · Engine · 109,000 miles · OH

While vehicle was being operated fuel leaked into the crankcase. As a result, the vehicle became inoperative. Dealer stated the seal ruptured, and the engine had to be replaced.

Filed Mar 13, 2004 · Engine · IN

I have an oldsmobile aurora v8 from 1996. The last 8 digits of my VIN number are as follows: 5t4106231. I am experiencing the smell of gas/fuel inside my car for the last 2 days. I know that there have been 69 complaints from consumers regarding the fuel lines and at least 6 car fires due to this. I would like my car investigated as well.

Filed Jul 30, 2003 · Engine · FL

My 1996 aurora s' radiator got a hole near the plastic part.at first we thought that was just are luck but when we went to buy another one.the person we were buying it from told us his did the same thing but his is a 1995 but same radiator.he is from new york now we think that this sounds funny.and the air does not hardley work even when we got it charged.

Filed Oct 31, 2002 · Engine · LA

Vehicle will stall out while coasting or coming to a complete stop. Dealership cannot fix problem, cause they cannot duplicate it. Consumer had vehicle serviced numerous time for this same problem. Ts

Filed Mar 11, 2002 · Acceleration, Electrical · GA

54,697 miles, throttle sticking. 62000 miles, engine misfiring, spark plugs replaced. 63k miles, serpintine belt broke. 68,560 miles, service engine soon light came on. Input speed sensor inside transmission needed replacement. Internal harness found to be leaking fluid past terminals to outside of transmission which in turn caused saturation of external harness also. Air conditioning also not working. At 69,356 miles the alternator had to be replaced and the steering wheel colomn broke. The tow truck man tried to turn the wheels when the power steering was gone because of the altenator going out. The altenator died while I was driving but I was able to pull to the side before losing all power. The tow truck man did not put excessive force on the steering wheel. The steering wheel was flopping around loose. A pin had come loose and had to be replaced. The dealer said it could have easily happened while I was driving the car, causing an accident. We sold the car.

Questions about the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora engine

Does the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora have engine problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the engine of the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora, 17% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Oldsmobile Aurora have bad engine?

The Oldsmobile Aurora model years with the most engine complaints are 1995 (40 complaints), 2001 (26 complaints) and 1997 (19 complaints).

Other 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora problems

Fuel system 46Electrical 18Lights 7Steering 7Acceleration 6Seats 4Body 3Brakes 3Suspension 3Transmission 3Airbags 1Driver assistance 1Locks 1Seat belts 1Tires 1Visibility 1Wheels 1

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