1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 17%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora, 17% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10118857, filed 2005-05, 85,500 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10075962, filed 2004-06, 109,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10030442, filed 2003-07“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 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10079554, filed 2004-06Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora
46 complaintsElectrical system
18 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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