Oldsmobile Achieva recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Oldsmobile Achieva, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
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At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Oldsmobile Achieva, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1992–2000 with 11 recall campaigns and 625 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1996 (4), 1997 (2), and 1994 (2).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1996 (116), 1997 (108), and 1995 (102).
- Top recall themes: Electrical, Visibility and lighting, and Airbags.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Electrical
5 campaigns · Years: 1993–1998These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.
Visibility and lighting
2 campaigns · Years: 1996These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
Airbags
1 campaign · Years: 1996These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
- 96V211000 · Air bags: Frontal
Fuel and emissions
1 campaign · Years: 1994These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
- 94V122000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Oldsmobile Achieva in NHTSA complaint data are Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 6 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system, Structure. |
| 1998 | 1 | 52 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition:switch, Air bags:frontal, Engine and engine cooling:engine. |
| 1997 | 2 | 108 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Electrical system:ignition:switch. |
| 1996 | 4 | 116 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Electrical system:ignition:switch, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline. |
| 1995 | 1 | 102 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags:frontal, Electrical system:ignition. |
| 1994 | 2 | 85 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering: steering wheel/handle bar, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. |
| 1993 | 1 | 66 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor. |
| 1992 | 0 | 90 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine, Power train:automatic transmission, Electrical system. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Electrical system , Air bags and Exterior lighting
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.