1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora, 7% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,750 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
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“The contact stated while driving 35mph in normal driving conditions, a popping noise was heard in the steering column. Several seconds later, the steering wheel fell off of the steering column into the contact's lap. The vehicle was stopped and pushed off the road safely. The vehicle was towed to the local dealership for repairs. The dealer replaced the steering column and the steering wheel. The steering operated normally after repairs were made. However, the brakes vibrate and pulsate when the brake pedal is depressed. The vehicle was not inspected for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10150718, filed 2006-02, 120,000 miles“While traveling less than 5 MPH steering wheel failed to control the direction of vehicle. Dealership examined vehicle and determined power steering unit and rack and pinion steering broke free of frame, causing the problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.”
NHTSA complaint #8000883, filed 2001-12“My vehicle becomes nearly impossible to complete a right hand turn after driving on wet road or highway. Feels like engine has stopped and power assisted steering is gone, however, eingne has not stopped, steering becomes unresponsive. This happens every time a right hand turn is negotiated.”
NHTSA complaint #540222, filed 1998-08Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora
46 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 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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