1996 Oldsmobile Achieva brakes problems

12 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 14%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
5
Foundation components
3
Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
Foundation components: drum: drum
1
Foundation components: disc: rotor
1
Foundation components: disc: caliper
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Oldsmobile Achieva brakes problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 28, 2002 · Brakes · MN

Consumer stated brakes and rotors keeps wearing out at 5000-6000 miles. Had to replace brakes pads and rotors at least 5 times. Drums 3 times dealer contacted. Please add VIN#. Nlm

Filed Jan 22, 2001 · Brakes · PA

An independent mechanic has fixed 3 achieva vehicles below 50,000 miles,in which brake line cracked unexpectedly and caused brake fluid to leak, resulting in braked. This may cause a crash. Common problem. Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 9, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · MI

Control arms, bushings and links that are connected to both front tires which controls the tires broke because of defective front end suspension. Yh

Filed Aug 11, 1999 · Brakes · TX

Brakes grab at times

Filed Jun 10, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · MA

Horn sounded for 45" then blew fuse and 1-f-note. Replaced fuse, f-note and both regulators ($125). 2 weeks later, at highway speed, horn started blowing until I pulled over and removed fuse. Dealership indicates wiring problem. Brakes bounce and create loud thumping noise at low speeds, had both rotors replaced and rear drums scraped. Problem still exists daily.

Filed Jul 31, 1998 · Brakes · IN

Faulty brake lines and brake shoes had to be replaced.

Filed May 15, 1998 · Brakes · MS

Abs brakes failed 3 times. Also replaced warped rotors.

Filed Feb 23, 1998 · Brakes · CA

While driving the ABS light is constantly on. The dealer has been notified.

Filed Oct 20, 1997 · Acceleration, Airbags · MI · 1 injury

Unspecified failure of air bags.

Filed Sep 4, 1996 · Brakes · VA

Brake failure.

Questions about the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva brakes

Does the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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).