1995 Oldsmobile ACHIEVA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
39 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
85,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 39 complaints (7.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 4 | 10.3% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 10.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 10.3% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 2 |
Electrical System: 3; Electrical System:Ignition: 3; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 3; Air Bags: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 2; Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 30 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
1995: 5; 1996: 4; 2000: 6; 2001: 8; 2002: 3; 2003: 5; 2004: 4; 2006: 1; 2008: 1; 2010: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10017454 · 2003-04-23 (April 23, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017454 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020828 · 2003-06-01 (June 1, 2003)
RUBBER FUEL LINE COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM METAL FITTING. METAL FITTING WAS PRESSED ON TO RUBBER HOSE TO MAKE TRANSITION BETWEEN RUBBER AND METAL FUEL LINE (FACTORY INSTALLATION). IT APPEARS RUBBER FUEL LINE BROKE INSIDE METAL FITTING DUE TO DETERIORATION. THIS LEAD TO GASOLINE BEING PUMPED INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 79,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020828 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024763 · 2003-06-23 (June 23, 2003)
THE VEHICLE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE IMPACT A STOPPED VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER KNEE, RIGHT ARM/SHOULDER, BACK AND NECK. *AK *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10024763 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037839 · 2003-08-28 (August 28, 2003)
ABS SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10037839 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10049409 · 2003-12-08 (December 8, 2003)
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. WHEN ABS IS ACTIVATED THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR RESULTING IN A GREATER STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10049409 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10057266 · 2004-01-23 (January 23, 2004)
CONSUMER SENT A LETTER TO OLDSMOBILE DIVISION OF GENERAL MOTORS AND DIDN'T RECEIVE A RESPONSE. *PH THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. AT TIME THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. THIS CONDITION WAS INTERMITTENT. THE LINKAGE WAS CHECKED, BUT NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. *TT *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10057266 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10069581 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
THE HEATER CORE WENT OUT. COMPUTER CONTROLS HAVE BEEN NONRELIABLE SINCE PURCHASE, FROM AIRBAG LIGHT, ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT, SPEEDOMETER, ETC POWER WINDOWS BECAME INOPERABLE SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE, FIXED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY, LATER AT A COST OF SOME 400.+ DOLLARS TO ME.
Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10069581 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10070198 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
MY UNCLE WORKS IN THE AUTOBODY BUSINESS AND TOLD ME TO CONTACT OLDS TO SEE IF THEY COVER THE COST FOR A PAINT JOB SINCE I HAVE 3 SPOTS WHERE THE PAINT IS FLAKING OFF. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM AND SPOKE TO THE BODY SHOP DEPARTMENT AND ASKED IF THEY STILL WARRENTY THE PAINT. THE COUNTER PERSON SAID THAT THEY NEVER DID WARRENTY ANY PAINT ISSUES IN THE PAST AND THAT THERE IS NO CURRENT RECALLS REGARDING THE PAINT EITHER. I CALLED THE CONTACT NYMBER THAT YOU HAVE POSTED ON YOUR SITE AND GOT THE SAME SNUB NOSE BY THE BOOK…
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10070198 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V287000 · Electrical System:Starter Assembly
Reported: 2000-10-02 (October 2, 2000)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE STARTER FAILS TO ENGAGE AND THE DRIVER HOLD THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, PRODUCING HEAT THAT CAN MELT SWITCH PARTS.
Consequence: A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT AND VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE WILL START WITH A PROPERLY CHARGED BATTERY IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION (ADEQUATE RESERVE CAPACITY, OR COLD CRANKING AMPS). THIS CAMPAIGN DOES NOT COVER BATTERY REPLACEMENT OR UNRELATED STARTING SYSTEM OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPAIRS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗