10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 116,750 miles
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The contact owns a 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. The contact noticed an intense odor of gasoline and found a pinhole in the plastic fuel line. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that it was previously repaired according to a recall. The dealer stated that no compensation would be offered for the failure. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that his vehicle was repaired in 2004 according to a recall, and no compensation would be provided due to the age and mileage of the vehicle. The contact believes that all of the parts were not replaced at the time of the recall repair, and that the failure recurred due to improper repair work. The vehicle has not been repaired again. The VIN and NHTSA campaign id number were unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 207,000.
- Hastings, MN, USA
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
Pulling out from the driveway, there was an explosion under the hood. Which resulted in an engine fire. Engine burned up. There was a puddle of fuel on the drive way where the vehicle was parked. The fuel rail appeared to have ruptured.
- Aurora, CO, USA
- Godfrey, IL, USA