MYRModel Year Report

1995 Oldsmobile Aurora

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Oldsmobile Aurora
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
322
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

53% of complaints

Complaints per year

1993: 1 complaint 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 322 complaints 1995 322 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 119 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2003: 7 complaints 2003
1993: 1 complaint 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 322 complaints 1995 322 1996: 100 complaints 1996 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 119 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2002 2003: 7 complaints 2003
1993: 1 complaint 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 322 complaints 1995 322 1996: 100 complaints 1996 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 119 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2002 2003: 7 complaints 2003

1995: 322 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19931
19942
1995322
1996100
1997125
199849
199933
20004
2001119
200225
20037

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel system, gasoline

53% · 170 reports

Most commonly citing fuel rail and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

FIREINJURY
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The 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora was parked. After restarted the vehicle, had backfired and the store owner told her that the vehicle caught on fire from underneath. The vehicle was totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-02

Also filed under Fuel system, other

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 42 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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While driving the vehicle 10 MPH, smelled gas odor, then it suddenly caught on fire under the hood on the driver side close to the firewall. The vehicle was totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-15

While sitting idling auto engine burst into flames and burned completely up. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-13

Power train

11% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

10% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

FIRE
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The engine was smogged in 2018 went to feb 2019 dmv they said it needed anther smog car stalls then picks up oil leaks and windows stall going up on driver side it runs good tags expire May 26…

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-02

Also filed under Seat belts and engine

We had trouble with starting the car off and on since we acquired it in the fall of 2014. May of 2015 it finally simply wouldn't start and was diagnosed as an ignition switch malfunction and replaced. The replacement is now not working either.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-02

Seat belts

8% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

INJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 322 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    1996-06-25SQOpen Rear compartment lid rod separation
  3. I
    1999-09-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-02-22 Rear seat belt retractor
  4. I
    2000-02-22Engineering analysisClosed 2000-03-06 Rear seat belt retractor
  5. R
    2000-11-15Seat belts00V057000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear shoulder belt(S) do not retract. A retainer could separate from a rear seat shoulder belt retractor which results in the retractor return spring…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect both rear shoulder belt retractors for correct function and install a spring cover retaining strap to each retractor. If a retractor does not function correctly, it will be…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    2003-10-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-02-03 Fuel rail leakage
  7. I
    2004-02-03Engineering analysisClosed 2004-04-23 Fuel rail leaks
  8. R
    2004-06-02Fuel system, gasoline04V110000 Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0L V8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. The recall began on June 2…

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Buy-smart checklist

1995 Oldsmobile Aurora — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 170 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 42 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 34 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V057000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 04V110000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.