Oldsmobile / Achieva / 1995
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints about the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 21.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 10.8%.
Complaints102
Crashes12
Fires7
Injuries11
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 21.6% · 22
Engine and engine cooling 10.8% · 11
Service brakes, hydraulic 9.8% · 10
Air bags 7.8% · 8
Visibility 7.8% · 8
Power train 6.9% · 7
Structure 5.9% · 6
Exterior lighting 4.9% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 7 describe a fire and 11 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Oldsmobile Achieva in this data, 1995 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1996 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 13 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 75,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Please note my auto was on a recall for the replacment of a switch, since this was installed this switch has fried 3 alternators in my auto.I had to pay for this after this part was installed. I want reimbursement for these charges I had to pat due to the installation of this part. Please review and advise. I thank you. Electrical system
#Ea00007, while driving vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over, and took key out of ignition , and vehicle tried to restart by itself twice. Igniton shorted out and melted resulting in headlamp switch and starter solenoid not to function properly . Dealer claimed ignition switch needed to be replaced. Electrical system
Consumer went outside to star vehicle and it wouldn't start. She had to jump start vehicle. She heard a ticking noise coming from underneath. Then, there was smoke coming from underneath dashboard area. She jumped out of vehicle, and had it towed to dealership. Mechanic replaced a relay switch. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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