Oldsmobile Aurora Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Oldsmobile Aurora across 9 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “caught fire” (12% of reports).
- 111electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Caught fire: mentioned in 13 of 111 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 49 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 111 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 25 a fire.
Oldsmobile Aurora electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Aurora | 2 | 29% | 69,000 |
| 2002 Aurora | 5 | 20% | 61,000 |
| 2001 Aurora | 19 | 16% | 80,000 |
| 2000 Aurora | 1 | 25% | — |
| 1999 Aurora | 8 | 24% | 91,500 |
| 1998 Aurora | 7 | 14% | 86,000 |
| 1997 Aurora | 21 | 17% | 96,000 |
| 1996 Aurora | 18 | 18% | 110,000 |
| 1995 Aurora | 30 | 9% | 110,450 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module
Model years: 1996
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The engine was smogged in 2018 went to feb 2019 dmv they said it needed anther smog car stalls then picks up oil leaks and windows stall going up on driver side it runs good tags expire may 26 2018
I bought this 2001 aurora used in 2015. The check engine was on and when i questioned previous owner he stated it was a sensor that needed to be replaced. I took it to an independent auto repair shop and it was put on a diagnostic machine and there weren't any failures, alerts or faulty sensors…
This car keep burning out the battery kill the battery in five days dealership can,t find the problem can you help me
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile aurora. The contact observed a fuel odor within the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the exterior brake lights and headlights illuminated independently without the engine being started. The contact had to remove the battery…
Used the remote start feature during 24 deg weather and the driver side rear fixed window shattered. Possible cause would be a short in the rear window defrost unit, which comes on when using remote start in cold weather.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Oldsmobile Auroras have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 111 owner complaints about electrical system for the Oldsmobile Aurora. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Oldsmobile Aurora electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Oldsmobile Aurora?
The most frequent phrase is “caught fire”, in 13 of 111 complaints.
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