MYRModel Year Report

1995 Oldsmobile Aurora

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Oldsmobile Aurora
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Aurora Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1993: 1 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 322 complaints 1995 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
1995: 322 complaints
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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%

53% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 170 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel rail and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

FIRE INJURY
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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, 20030102

Also filed under FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 42 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20030515

WHILE SITTING IDLING AUTO ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES AND BURNED COMPLETELY UP. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951213

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 34 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 31 distinct reports on file, 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 2018

NHTSA ODI report, 20190302

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, 20150902

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SEAT BELTS 8%

8% of complaints: seat belts — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 322
I 19960625 — SQ (open)

REAR COMPARTMENT LID ROD SEPARATION

I 19990915 — PE (closed 20000222)

REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

I 20000222 — EA (closed 20000306)

REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

R 20001115 — seat belts

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 B

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 REPLA

Campaign 00V057000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20031030 — PE (closed 20040203)

FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE

I 20040203 — EA (closed 20040423)

FUEL RAIL LEAKS

R 20040602 — fuel system, gasoline

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 UNI

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, 2

Campaign 04V110000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Oldsmobile Aurora — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (170 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (42 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (34 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V057000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V110000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1999 ▲ 1998 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

● 1997 ● 2001 ● 1996

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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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.