10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,333 miles

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problem #6

May 052009

Aurora 8-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
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. Updated 06/09/09.

- Sinclairville, NY, USA

problem #5

Dec 182008

Aurora

  • miles
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.

- Greenbelt , MD, USA

problem #4

Mar 262004

Aurora

  • 116,000 miles
While driving at any speed electrical system malfunctioned. As a result, headlights and interior lights failed.

- Wilmington, MA, USA

problem #3

Mar 102003

Aurora

  • miles
While driving electrical system failed without warning.

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #2

Mar 052003

Aurora

  • miles
The vehicle experienced electrical problems.

- Manchester, CT, USA

problem #1

Feb 102003

(reported on)

Aurora

  • miles
There was a fire under the seat, there was a smell of burned wires.

- Cleveland, OH, USA