Dt: consumer pulled into a driveway and applied brakes and had no brakes, and hit a corner of a house. Had no fluid in master cylinder, and there was a small puddle under the wheel. Consumer put fluid in the car and then vehicle hit a tree.
The worst 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes13
- Engine8
- Electrical6
- Transmission4
- Visibility4
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes13
- Engine8
- Electrical6
- Transmission4
- Visibility4
- Fuel system3
- Steering3
- Body2
- Seat belts2
- Seats2
- Suspension2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Locks1
Recalls 1
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- The neutral start safety switch could have been fractured during installation.
- Risk
- A fractured switch can result in a no-start condition.also, a vehicle with a fractured switch can be started in gear, causing thevehicle to move unexpectedly, possibly resulting in an accident.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the neutral start switch. The manual switch of the automatic transaxle assembly will be inspected and replaced if an oversized condition exists.
Recall number 93V153000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva 22
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as...
- ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
- Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4T60-E transxales may comment on a grinding and / or...
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow
- Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- Complaints that the ABS indicator lamp is "on"
1993 Oldsmobile Achieva fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4‑cyl | FWD | 17-21 | 26-32 | 20-24 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 |
What 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My seatbelts don't lock, my back window won't go down,the roof is impossible to close,my spring broke, my brakes have went numerous times, my steering line split. My real concern is my seatbelts don't work I would like to get them fixed I need info on how my door handle also snapped and the engine is impossible to work on.
Driver's side window keeps falliing off the track , consumer has replaced window 5 times within 4 years. Cause is unknown.
Neutral start safety switch fractured, causing vehicle not to start.vehicle not included in recall 93v153000. Please give any further details.
Car does not heat due to coolant loss caused by cracked head.I have learned this is a defect in the quad 4 engine in gm "n" cars such as the achieva.
Repeated incidents of overheating; heater core replaced twice; intake manifold gasket; radiator cored out twice; water pump replaced twice; problem persists
While driving heard noises coming from steering, sounded like metal on metal. Took to a repair shop, and mechanic said that rack and pinion steering separated from the firewall, and that it was probably not reparable. There was a structural flaw, and car was dangerous to drive. *ak
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Was stopped by school bus sign. Vehicle was rearended & was thrown forward. Driver's seat broke & then threw driver backwards. Vehicle was totaled. Driver was severely injured.
While driving on a two road highway with a pickup truck in front. All of sudden the truck stopped, consumer applied brakes and slid into the vehicle. No damage to either vehicle. But the other car, driving approximately 60mph failed to stop and hit the achieva. Threw the consumer forward and then backwards, and the seat collasped. Hasn't contacted the dealer or manufacturer.
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Questions about the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva
Is the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva reliable?
Owners have filed 38 complaints about the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva, fewer than a typical Achieva model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva?
Brakes, with 13 complaints. Next is engine (8).
How many recalls does the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
What year does the Oldsmobile Achieva have bad brakes?
The Oldsmobile Achieva model years with the most brakes complaints are 1993 (13 complaints), 1994 (12 complaints) and 1996 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva range from 20 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.3L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 17-21 city and 26-32 highway.
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