Oldsmobile Achieva Problems by Year
NHTSA has 263 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Oldsmobile Achieva, across 5 model years (1995–2000). The 1996 model year has the most complaints (87). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Oldsmobile Achieva years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Achieva model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1996 Achieva: 87 complaints, 4 recalls
- 1995 Achieva: 70 complaints, 1 recall
- 1997 Achieva: 63 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Oldsmobile Achieva problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 36 | 4 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 35 | 5 | 5 |
| Power Train | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Oldsmobile Achieva model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Achieva | 3 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1998 Achieva | 40 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1997 Achieva | 63 | 2 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1996 Achieva | 87 | 4 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 1995 Achieva | 70 | 1 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Oldsmobile Achieva years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1996 (87), 1995 (70), 1997 (63). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Oldsmobile Achieva?
Electrical System, with 75 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Achieva have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.