1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 18%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora, 18% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 55 MPH, the engine caught on fire. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. The vehicle stalled twice before catching on fire. This occurred when the consumers mother was driving the vehicle. (underhood) the fire seemed to have started on the driver side, around the fuel rail construction.”
NHTSA complaint #10073962, filed 2004-07, 106,477 miles“Car will not start no sound from the engine and security light remains on. Usually starts after several hours. All other electrical functions work. New battery, alternator and computer installed. Security light still on. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10080520, filed 2004-07, 90,000 miles“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 wheel area. As he was extinguishing the fire, the fire department arrived. He was at a commercial building at the time and the fire department helped him extinguish the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10267829, filed 2009-05, 150,000 miles“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 NHTSA 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10160918, filed 2006-06, 110,000 miles“While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer smelled gasoline fumes from the vent. And smoke was coming from underneath the hood. Consumer lifted up the hood and vehicle caught on fire. Consumer was able to extinguish the fire. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10076131, filed 2004-06Related recalls
- 95V204000Oct 23, 1995These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged…Covers: Oldsmobile Aurora 1996, 98 1996, Buick Riviera 1996 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10012688Dec 1, 2004Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora
46 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsInterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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