MYRModel Year Report

1993 Oldsmobile Achieva

▲ Better than typical
1993 Oldsmobile Achieva
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:33.511Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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, 1993 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
1993: 38 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.

SERVICE BRAKES 47%

47% of complaints: service brakes — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 29%

29% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
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WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS INVESTIGATING THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980127

VISIBILITY 13%

13% of complaints: visibility — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield and power window devices and controls.

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930926 — electrical system

THE NEUTRAL START SAFETY SWITCH COULD HAVE BEEN FRACTURED DURING INSTALLATION.

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE NEUTRAL START SWITCH. THE MANUAL SWITCH OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF AN OVERSIZED CONDITION EXISTS.

Campaign 93V153000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Oldsmobile Achieva — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V153000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ● 1992 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ● 1995 ● 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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