2000 Oldsmobile Achieva Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 1, 2005 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Achieva years
Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Oldsmobile Achieva. That ranks 5th out of 5 Achieva model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 11,751 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Oldsmobile Achieva
1997 Oldsmobile Achieva SL, 3/4 view. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: The Oldsmobile Edge, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Oldsmobile Achieva problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~11,751 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~1 mi
Structure1 · ~1 mi
Suspension1 · ~30,090 mi
Wheels1 · ~1 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic267%11,751——
Engine and Engine Cooling133%1——
Structure133%1——
Suspension133%30,090——
Wheels133%1——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 1 complaints
2003: 1200312004: 1200412005: 120051

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Oldsmobile Achieva recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Oldsmobile Achieva.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The wheel bearing on both the front left side right broke twice and the right side once. The first incident , i took the car to the dealer and since my warranty was 90 miles over, i was told that i would have to pay which i did. I paid each time to have these repaired. Is this a normal occurrence?…

Suspension · received Jan 1, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10104882

Bad paint job on hood at delivery, re-clearcoated it. Noisy catalytic converter, replaced bad wheel bearing and brakes now failing (complete loss of fluid in rear) horrible dash squeak that cannot be located or fixed. Awd fluid had to be replaced due to "wrong fluid used" at assembly. I…

Wheels · received Jan 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10069807

Brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. Olds alero 2000 brakes shuttered and failed at 23,000 miles as a gm parts warehouse employee i know that many fellow employees and myself have had this similar. The problem occurs with many less miles than my vehicle,typically with 4000 to 10000 miles. *nlm

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Mar 15, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10010524

Other Oldsmobile Achieva years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200030
1998 Achieva401
1997 Achieva632
1996 Achieva874
1995 Achieva701

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Oldsmobile Achieva?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Oldsmobile Achieva?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.