Front end wasn't stable. Also, car had three sets of motor mounts replaced within six months, and main computer had to be replaced.
1996 Oldsmobile Achieva engine complaints
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Engine will stall or quit while vehicle is running without any warning. Dealer cannot dulpicate defect.
Engine shut off while driving the vehicle at various speeds without warning. Yh
Front suspension failed causing the vehicle to bottom out and hit the pavement.
When driving the vehicle down the highway at any given speed the engine shuts off and have to coast to the side of the road. It takes about 10 minutes before the vehicle will restart. Took to the dealer and they couldn't find the problem.
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