Oldsmobile Aurora owners have reported 23 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission torque converter (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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. Read details...
Torque converter switch intermit malfunction. Check engine light, cannot get emission inspection. Dealer wishes to remove engine and transmission, $1000, to replace $50. 00 sensor. Read details...
Sometimes when driving the car will attempt to accelerate on its own. If the car is placed in neutral the engine revs and when the car is put back into gear the car launches itself as though the throttle was pushed. This has happened on several occasions and there is no pattern to it. Read details...
While driving 45 mph transmission failed. As a result, driver engaged the vehicle into third gear and coasted to the side of the road. Read details...
Service engine light came on; auto drove rough-problem getting up to speed, and when stopped felt like it was going to stall. Steering and turning makes a noise and feels like there is no power steering. Read details...