MYRModel Year Report

1993 Oldsmobile Achieva

▲ Better than typical
1993 Oldsmobile Achieva
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:08.926Z

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
38
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

47% of complaints

Complaints per year

1992: 53 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 38 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 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 38 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 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 38 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

View as data table
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% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

29% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

Electrical system

16% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-01-27

Visibility

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing windshield and power window devices and controls.

Power train

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1993-09-26Electrical system93V153000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Oldsmobile Achieva — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V153000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.