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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 100 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora, 3% of the 100 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Consumer complained about fuel spilling on to the top of engine. He took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the problem pertained to the nylon fuel connectors. Mechanic determined that fuel connectors cracked because of the pressure on the nylon. Consumer was told by the dealer that there was a recall on this problem, but that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. Also, transmission problems. When putting vehicle in reverse it slammed, causing the transmission to fail or skip. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the linkage needed to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10073610, filed 2004-05

“The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. The contact stated that her vehicle does not shift properly. When the key is placed in the ignition, the vehicle does not crank. The contact must exit and re-enter the vehicle before it will start. In addition, she smelled gasoline while seated in the passenger compartment. She has not taken her vehicle to a dealer or mechanic to determine the cause of the failures. The VIN and mileages were unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #10262953, filed 2009-03

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200228%
20011210%
199913%
199848%
199711%
199633%
19953310%

Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora

Fuel system
46 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Interior lighting
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology