10 of the
149 complaints about the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora are about the
steering — 7% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
120,000 miles.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, A POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE STEERING COLUMN. SEVERAL SECONDS LATER, THE STEERING WHEEL FELL OFF OF THE STEERING COLUMN INTO THE CONTACT'S LAP. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND PUSHED OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE STEERING WHEEL. THE STEERING OPERATED NORMALLY AFTER REPAIRS WERE MADE. HOWEVER, THE BRAKES VIBRATE AND PULSATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED FOR THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10150718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesHarvey, LA
STEERING
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, A POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE STEERING COLUMN. SEVERAL SECONDS LATER, THE STEERING WHEEL FELL OFF OF THE STEERING COLUMN INTO THE CONTACT'S LAP. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND PUSHED OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE STEERING WHEEL. THE STEERING OPERATED NORMALLY AFTER REPAIRS WERE MADE. HOWEVER, THE BRAKES VIBRATE AND PULSATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED FOR THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10150718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,500 milesPueblo, CO
STEERING:COLUMN
THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE CUT OFF WHICH HAD HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST WEEK WITH LOSS OF BRAKES AND STEERING. WHEN PULLING OFF THE ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF INTO DRIVER'S HANDS. DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #10118857 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
White Bear Lake, MN
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
WHILE TRAVELING LESS THAN 5 MPH STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO CONTROL THE DIRECTION OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED POWER STEERING UNIT AND RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE FREE OF FRAME, CAUSING THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.
NHTSA complaint #8000883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
White Bear Lake, MN
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
WHILE TRAVELING LESS THAN 5 MPH STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO CONTROL THE DIRECTION OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED POWER STEERING UNIT AND RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE FREE OF FRAME, CAUSING THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.
NHTSA complaint #8000883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Meriden, CT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CAR LOOSES POWER STEERING ON SLOW MANUVERING TURNS. WITHOUT WARNING. INTERMITTENTLY.
NHTSA complaint #750110 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Meriden, CT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CAR LOOSES POWER STEERING ON SLOW MANUVERING TURNS. WITHOUT WARNING. INTERMITTENTLY.
NHTSA complaint #750110 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Antonio, TX
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
MY VEHICLE BECOMES NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO COMPLETE A RIGHT HAND TURN AFTER DRIVING ON WET ROAD OR HIGHWAY. FEELS LIKE ENGINE HAS STOPPED AND POWER ASSISTED STEERING IS GONE, HOWEVER, EINGNE HAS NOT STOPPED, STEERING BECOMES UNRESPONSIVE. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME A RIGHT HAND TURN IS NEGOTIATED.
NHTSA complaint #540222 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palm Beach Garden, FL
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
WHEN DRIVING IN RAINY CONDITIONS THE POWER STEERING BELT GETS WET, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER STEERING.
NHTSA complaint #821548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hubbard, OH
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
STEERING FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, ALSO CUT CABLE TO THE AIRBAGS AND WARNING LIGHTS.
NHTSA complaint #803457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.