1995 Oldsmobile Aurora from North America - Comments

The fuel pump went at 128,000 miles.

Car slammed into reverse on occasion.

Rear shocks went at 138,000 miles causing the car to swerve unexpectedly at times.

Driver's side inner tie rod was replaced at 135,000 lies.

There was a decrease in power around 130,000, like it was running on 7 cylinders; it's probably the computer as described in the other reviews.

Flywheel broke at 142,000 miles, now it's someone else's problem.

When I first bought the car, I was impressed by its ride, handling, fuel economy (about 23 mpg), and looks.

However, after spending over $600 (the pump alone was over $400), to replace the fuel pump, I was quickly turned from my love of the car.

I then spent $400 on having brake pads and 2 rotors installed, $300 on replacing an inner tie rod, and returned the pair of $300 rear shocks which were a dealer item only and had the wrong fitting for the air suspension tube.

After the flywheel broke, I reviewed the service manual and found that the trans-axle must be removed to replace the flywheel, because the flywheel is bowl shaped and there is no way to reach the bolts connecting it to the crankshaft.

I priced a flywheel for the car at $210 and estimated about 10 hours of labor at $100 per hour for an estimate of about $1200; that's when I decided to make it someone else's problem.

I donated the disabled thing.

I have a 1996 Aurora, it has suffered many of the same ills.

Had I known when I purchased it I was in for all these issues, I would have purchased another vehicle.

I have recently been told that the fuel system in general is a recall item. I am trying to seek confirmation on this situation, and guidance on how to be refunded for all the expenses I have endured. I have paid for a new fuel pump, fuel line, fuel injectors, etc., etc. I promise you it was not cheap. I believe I paid out to the figure of $4000.00+

in repairs in the two years I have owned this seductive malfunctioning wonder car.

I don't know whether I've lost it, or the car has...

It is a fun luxury car to drive, but it is not well built.

There is a recall on the 1996-1997 Auroras for the leaking fuel line - see NHTSA web site - www-odi.nhtsa.gov. It's recall campaign ID #04V110000.

I have a 1995 with the exact recall problem that GM refuses to pay to fix. The 1995 year was originally included in the draft recall and then magically excluded once the final version of the recall was issued to dealers.

Call GM at 1-800-630-6537 to inquire and to register a complaint. Also call NHTSA to complain if GM offers no releif - 1-888-327-4236.

GM needs to take responsibility for these problems and not leave owners holding the bag for a defective product that is potentially a flaming fireball on wheels!

I owned a 95 olds aurora right up until last week. I bought mine about 2 years ago.

All the comments that you see on here that say it's a great near-luxury, but expensive to maintain car, is right on the money.

The aurora drives beautifully and is comfortable. I found that the features of this car compare to most beamers where features are concerned e.g. memory seats, air seats, computer diagnostic, etc.

It's quick and sporty - fun to drive - very smooth.

The bad part - water pump went out and the tool to fix it cost 3 times more than the part. Not very fuel efficient (but what do you expect for 8 cylinders??? you can't have the power for free!). Doesn't handle very well on wet or snow covered roads. Any part that it needed cost an arm and a leg with the exception of minor repairs like brakes and rotors, but even the tires designed to go on this car run anywhere from $75 to $120 per tire.

I loved that car for it's luxury and comfortability, but had to sell because I could not afford to maintain it anymore.

I still can't say that I wouldn't someday wanna own another Aurora, it's a rare car that many people don't have or know about, it's a beauty to look at, a dream to ride in, and it gave a stang or two a run for their money!