Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The consumer was driving when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was driven to the dealer the next day. Upon driving into the bay, the vehicle caught fire. The mechanic extinguished the fire. The harness wires, and starter have been destroyed. The manufacturer has been contacted, and an offer to buy the vehicle back was made. A recall 04V110000 was located on same year, make and model.
When driving in a parking lot a person walking flagged down the driver and informed him that flames were coming from under the vehicle. The driver turned the vehicle off and got out of the vehicle to investigate the problem. The consumer was able to put the fire out.
While driving vehicle caught on fire under hood. Vehicle was totalled. Manufacturer has been notified. First, heard pop, then the vehicle stalled. Then the driver restarted the vehicle and drove it in reverse gear there was an explosion and the vehicle caught fire.
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.
After the vehicle had been started and idling for 10 mins, the consumer noticed a flash of light from under the hood, then the entire vehicle caught on fire. The cause or what ignited the fire has not been determined.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in a parking lot. The fire inspector is unable to identify the cause of the fire or where the fire originated from because the wires under the hood was melted together.
I had just purchased my 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora in 8/2007 with under 60,000 miles and I noticed the card was slamming into gear and also not shifting correctly. Almost like transmission was slipping. I spent over 1200.00 in motor mount repairs and the issue cont. Until I pulled off from a 2waystop and my car would not mv from the middle of the street. I was almost hit by oncoming traffic on both sides of me and I had a small child strapped in a car seat in the back seat...at this point I took my car to hv the transmission rebuilt. The issue continued after this and I was told to replace the alternator. I did this and the issue stopped but I cont to hv electrical prob with the car like the windows not rolling down or seat not able to mv bk/frth. I was able to use the sunroof but this has stopped again recently and the issues with power have started again. …
Engine light comes on...RPM's randomly go up and down causing vehicle to surge and/or stall. This is extremely dangerous. Also, when shifting from park to reverse, the transmission engaged roughly and now will car will not shift into 3rd gear to acceletrate beyond 40 m.p.h. Took car in for service twice while under warranty complaining about jerk in transmission, the transmission was replaced the first, now 37,000 miles later out of warranty and complete failure . Company advertisers car will not need tuneup until 100,000 miles, I have had the car for only 60K miles and have had to have it tuned up twice at $600+ a pop. At that point car was stalling not delivering the power that it usually does.
Tl contact owns a 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora. The contact stated that the air bag light blinks on and off on the dashboard and the warning chime sounds. The button must be pressed in order for the air bag light to dim. She also stated that the horn has completely failed. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealer for inspection or repair. The current and failure mileages were 128,000. Updated 09/05/07
My check engine light came on when I was on the free way when all of sudden as I slowed down my car lost power and control. I skid across the freeway and almost got killed. It started back up ten min later and took it to shop they said code was input speed sensor and EGR valve. Cost 2000$ for repair plus labor.
Electrical complaints in other Aurora years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora, 9% of the model year's 321 complaints. The component named most often is wiring › front underhood (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 111,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 11 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.