1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA Electrical System Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
6 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
TL*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. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHERE THE FIRE ORIGINATED, AND STATED THAT THIS WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. UPDATED 06/09/09. *LJ UPDATED 06/09/09. *JB
TL*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.
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.*JB
THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE SEAT, THERE WAS A SMELL OF BURNED WIRES.*JB
Other 1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA Problem Areas
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
21 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint