1994 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
- 63
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 1994
Opened by NHTSA
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
1994: 63 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.
Steering
24% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and column.
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Steering rack replaced due to defect, causing accident/loss of control.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-19
Electrical system
24% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing switch and starter assembly.
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Tl*the contact owns a 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva. The contact stated that his vehicle was issued recall # 00V287000 (Electrical system:starter assembly) in 2001. The recall repair was never performed and the vehicle caught fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-07-19
The consumer attempted to start the vehicle but it would not turn over, the consumer left the vehicle and when he returned he noticed that the vehicle was on fire, the consumer believes there was a problem with the starter or ignition.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-12
Service brakes
22% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Engine and engine cooling
17% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Air bags
14% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
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Upon rear impact then frontal impact air bag failed to deploy. Please describe details. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-22
Air bag failed to deploy w/blown sensor light upon frontal impact. Please describe details. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-09
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1994-07-08Fuel system, gasoline94V122000 These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact…
Remedy: Dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.
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2000-03-03Engineering analysisClosed 2001-02-07 Steering column fires
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2000-12-19Electrical system00V287000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "Start" Position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition…
Remedy: Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (Adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign…
Buy-smart checklist
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 94V122000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 00V287000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.