1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aurora years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. That ranks 4th out of 9 Aurora model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (44 complaints, 44%), typically at around 122,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 9 fires, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 100owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 44 | 44% | 122,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 18 | 18% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 17% | 109,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 7% | 102,750 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 6% | 91,750 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 4% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 18,614 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 131,429 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Oldsmobile Aurora recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. Cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. The recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles. Owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. Additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. Owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module
Problem: These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection" and fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls, and power door locking features are also affected.
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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rear compartment lid rod separation (SQ96012) — opened Jun 25, 1996, still open.
- Fuel rail leaks (EA04003) — opened Feb 3, 2004, closed Apr 23, 2004, led to recall 04V110000.
- Fuel rail leakage (PE03050) — opened Oct 30, 2003, closed Feb 3, 2004.
- Rear seat belt retractor (PE99059) — opened Sep 15, 1999, closed Feb 22, 2000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 1996 old aurora fuel tank is leaking and emitting a strong gas order. I saw that there was a recall on the fuel tank. The recall number is 04014. *tr
Cpsc#i1250398a. Blitz rhino ramps, 1996 oldsmobile aurora. Consumer stated after driving his car onto the ramp, he noticed the base of the ramp under the passenger side collapsed. He also stated he only used the ramp five times after purchase. *ln
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…
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…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that his vehicle was stored in a garage during the winter. He hooked up a battery charger to recharge the battery and noticed smoke inside the passenger compartment. He opened the door and observed flames coming from the steering…
Other Oldsmobile Aurora years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Aurora | 7 | 2 |
| 2002 Aurora | 25 | 2 |
| 2001 Aurora | 119 | 1 |
| 2000 Aurora | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Aurora | 33 | 2 |
| 1998 Aurora | 49 | 0 |
| 1997 Aurora | 125 | 1 |
| 1996 | 100 | 2 |
| 1995 Aurora | 321 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 44 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aurora model years, the 1996 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.