1995 Oldsmobile Achieva Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Achieva years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Achieva model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (20 complaints, 29%), typically at around 107,750 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 5 fires, 10 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 70owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 29% | 107,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 11% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 11% | 35,150 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 9% | 121,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 9% | 400 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 4% | 49,200 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 400 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:starter assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.
Risk: A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.
Fix: Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign does not cover battery replacement or unrelated starting system or electrical system repairs.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steering column fires (EA00007) — opened Mar 3, 2000, closed Feb 7, 2001, led to recall 00V287000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased this vehicle from a private party approximately 4-5 years ago, unbeknownst of the 2000 recall for ignition issues with the ignition switch. Since i have owned this vehicle i have replaced the ignition switch 3 occasions most currently today 3/24/2015. I presume there is a statute of…
Stupid passlock issue . Everybody knows about it but no fix from gm. Worthless car that will not start one time out of every 10. You never know when it will happen. Car must be sold or gotten rid of to fix cause there is no fix. Engineers should be sent to iraq. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 oldsmobile achieva. The contact was experiencing difficulty starting the vehicle. She would have to depress the accelerator pedal occasionally in order for it to start. While driving 35 mph, she smelled something burning and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The…
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 65 mph, the steering wheel was adjusted for better vision. This caused the dashboard lights, the brake lights, and headlights to become inoperative. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic for this.
The vehicle caught fire, then a recall letter was received. The manufacturer sent a representative to the consumers home and he stated the fire was not a direct result of the fuel rail. Nhtsa recall 04v110000. *jb
Other Oldsmobile Achieva years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Achieva | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Achieva | 40 | 1 |
| 1997 Achieva | 63 | 2 |
| 1996 Achieva | 87 | 4 |
| 1995 | 70 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Achieva model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.