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1994 Oldsmobile AchievaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 62 owner complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the Achieva median · #3 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints6217 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem15Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 19, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva has problems

62 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering154
Electrical system145
Engine and engine cooling110
Service brakes, hydraulic110
Air bags96
Power train30
Visibility21
Seats20
Structure21
6 other systems60

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1994 Oldsmobile Achieva recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: starter assembly

Recall 00V-287 · Oct 2, 2000 · 699,617 vehicles

Risk. A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 94V-122 · Jul 1, 1994 · 1,681 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT COLLISION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Oldsmobile.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other Achieva year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Achieva median. How we score

'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1994 Oldsmobile Achieva safety ratings

1994 Oldsmobile Achieva 2-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN FIRESEA00007 · closed Feb 7, 2001
    Led to recall 00V-287
In owners' words

What Achieva owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND WAS TOTALLED. NONE OF THE VEHICLES AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK DEALER CONTACTED. STEERING WHEEL BROKE DUE TO IMPACT. INJURY WAS SUSTAINED. *TT
Complaint 8008384 · Apr 23, 2002
WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL FALLS DOWN ONTO DRIVERS LAP DUE TO BOLTS DISENGAGING AND CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Complaint 880763 · Feb 20, 2001
RECALL 00V287000/ IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED TURN SIGNAL TO BE INOPERATIVE WHICH IS A SAFETY FEATURE. DEAELR IS NOT WILLING TO HELP BECAUSE IT'S NOT PART OF RECALL. *AK FIRE AND HEAT GENERATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN COULD POSSIBLY DAMAGE OTHER PARTS. THE ENGINE DOES NOT START AND RUN BECAUSE THE…
Complaint 877023 · Dec 27, 2000

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