1992 Oldsmobile Achieva

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1992 Oldsmobile Achieva
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:41:44.184Z

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: 62 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
199462
199570
199687
199763
199840
20003

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED DUE TO SNOW BUILDING UP IN WHEELS, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950323

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

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

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 (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1998 ● 1994

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ● 1995 ● 1997

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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:engine, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.