1995 Oldsmobile Aurora: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 321 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel system, gasoline (49% of complaints); the 1996 and 1997 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2004
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 321 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 2019
“We had trouble with starting the car off and on since we acquired it in the fall of 2014. May of 2015 it finally simply wouldn't start and was diagnosed as an ignition switch malfunction and replaced. The replacement is now not working either.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2015
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 oldsmobile aurora. The contact stated that the air bag light blinks on and off on the dashboard and the warning chime sounds. The button must be pressed in order for the air bag light to dim. She also stated that the horn has completely failed. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealer for inspection or repair. The current and failure mileages were 128,000. Updated 09/05/07 *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2007
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“Transmission was 'stuck' in 2nd gear due to the plastic components in the shift solenoids breaking. Cost $700.00 in repair bills and gm has a service bulletin out advising their locations of this problem and state that the replacement gm parts are now metal. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 oldsmobile aurora. While circling the block at 25 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. He pulled over, lifted the hood, and discovered flames. A police officer gave him an extinguisher to put out the fire. The vehicle was destroyed along with all of the wiring under the hood. The vehicle was towed to a junkyard. On october 22, 2007, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The purchase date, powertrain, and dealer information were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 oldsmobile aurora. The contact noticed smoke coming through the vents and then flames appeared in the engine compartment. As of october 23, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. He received a recall notice for the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (NHTSA campaign id number 04v110000) after the fire occurred. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 oldsmobile aurora. The vehicle caught fire while idling. The vehicle was destroyed before the fire department arrived. On october 24, 2007, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The vehicle is no longer in his possession. The manufacturer has not yet been notified. The current and failure mileages were 98,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2007
“Tried starting car. Would not turn over. Car backfired under hood. Restarted car and parked it in garage. Car had an unusual odor. 35 minutes later, car was found on fire, resulting in a total loss to vehicle and damage to garage. Fire department stated fire started in/near area of fuel injector. No sure of oem. Consumer is requesting compensation.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2005
“Center cup holders are to shallow, when I am drinking a hot drink, the contents of the drink are spilled on to me when the container falls out of the holder. The result is driver/passenger getting burned by hot coffee. No matter the size of the container, the holder is to shallow. Uncapped containers can not be used in the center cup holder without falling out on turns or curves. The center cup holder is useless since they are to shallow resulting in anything being placed in it being thrown out in turns/curves, causing driver to take eyes off the road and catch items spilling or falling. *nm”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2005
“I was driving home on the highway doing about 50-55 and the transmission just went into 2nd gear so I had to drive 20 miles at about 35 mph. Luckily there was no one around so there was no accident. At this point in time I haven't done anything to fix it except to have the codes read by a gm dealer and they didn't know what was wrong. I have found out that the shift solenoids are bad due to a failure in the plastic bracket that holds them in place. *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 16 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SHOULDER BELT(S) DO NOT RETRACT. A RETAINER COULD SEPARATE FROM A REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR WHICH RESULTS IN THE RETRACTOR RETURN SPRING BECOMING DISENGAGED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH REAR SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS FOR CORRECT FUNCTION AND INSTALL A SPRING COVER RETAINING STRAP TO EACH RETRACTOR. IF A RETRACTOR DOES NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
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Is the 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora reliable?
NHTSA has 321 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline (49% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 100,100 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.