MYRModel Year Report

1994 Oldsmobile Achieva

● Typical for this model
1994 Oldsmobile Achieva
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:41:49.144Z

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, 1994 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
1994: 62 complaints
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YearComplaints
199253
199338
199462
199570
199687
199763
199840
20003

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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UPON REAR IMPACT THEN FRONTAL IMPACT AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950622

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940708 — fuel system, gasoline

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 CO

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL RIVETS ADJACENT TO THE LOCATIONS WHERE THE SUSPECT WELDS ARE LOCATED.

Campaign 94V122000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20000303 — EA (closed 20010207)

STEERING COLUMN FIRES

R 20001219 — electrical system

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 S

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 D

Campaign 00V287000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Oldsmobile Achieva — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V122000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V287000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1998 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ● 1995 ● 1997

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FAQ

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: steering wheel/handle bar, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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