Oldsmobile Achieva years to avoid
No model year of the Oldsmobile Achieva stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Oldsmobile Achieva years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Oldsmobile Achieva complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Oldsmobile Achieva problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical108
- Engine85
- Brakes75
- Airbags46
- Transmission37
- Visibility27
- Steering24
- Suspension21
- Lights20
- Acceleration20
- Body17
- Seat belts15
Oldsmobile Achieva problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | - | 3 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 40 | Electrical | 75,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1997 | - | 63 | Electrical | 76,400 | 2 | 4 | |
| 1996 | - | 87 | Electrical | 87,770 | 4 | 10 | |
| 1995 | - | 70 | Electrical | 85,000 | 1 | 8 | |
| 1994 | - | 62 | Steering | 2 | 7 | ||
| 1993 | - | 38 | Brakes | 1 | 5 | ||
| 1992 | - | 53 | Engine | 0 | 2 |
Recalls 9
Questions about the Oldsmobile Achieva
What years of the Oldsmobile Achieva should you avoid?
No single model year of the Oldsmobile Achieva has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Oldsmobile Achieva?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Oldsmobile Achieva?
Electrical, with 108 complaints across all years, followed by engine (85) and brakes (75).
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Achieva have?
9 recalls between 1992 and 2000. The 1996 model year has the most, with 4.
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