MYRModel Year Report

1992 Oldsmobile Achieva

● Typical for this model
1992 Oldsmobile Achieva
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:17.027Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Oldsmobile Achieva Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1992: 53 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 1994: 63 complaints 1994 1995: 70 complaints 1995 1996: 87 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 40 complaints 1998 2000: 3 complaints 2000
1992: 53 complaints
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YearComplaints
199253
199338
199463
199570
199687
199763
199840
20003

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 38%

38% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

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WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, STRONG GAS FUMES CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. *AK THE SMELL WORSENED PER CONSUMER. THE MECHANIC TIGHTENED THE GROUND TO THE COMPUTER, CHECKED FOR EXHAUST LEAKS AND FOUND NONE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040203

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28%

28% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

FIRE
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED ON HIS WAY HOME FROM WASHING VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT WAS SLIPPING. THE VEHICLE STARTED FILLING UP WITH SMOKE. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED A FIRE UNDER THE TRUNK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051109

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE SOMEWHERE UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE STARTED NEXT TO THE ENGINE WHERE FUEL COMES IN. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961219

POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

SERVICE BRAKES 21%

21% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield and power window devices and controls.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Oldsmobile Achieva — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1998 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ● 1995 ● 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.