1992 Oldsmobile Achieva
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.
- Complaints
- 53
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
None on file
None on file
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 53 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 53 |
| 1993 | 38 |
| 1994 | 63 |
| 1995 | 70 |
| 1996 | 87 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 40 |
| 2000 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
38% · 20 reportsMost 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, 2004-02-03
Electrical system
28% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.
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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, 2005-11-09
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-19
Power train
21% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
Service brakes
21% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
8% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing windshield and power window devices and controls.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1992 Oldsmobile Achieva — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine and engine cooling: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.