1995 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
- 70
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 70 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.
Electrical system
31% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva. The contact was experiencing difficulty starting the vehicle. She would have to depress the accelerator pedal occasionally in order for it to start.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-02-06
I purchased this vehicle from a private party approximately 4-5 years ago, unbeknownst of the 2000 recall for ignition issues with the ignition switch.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-24
Service brakes
16% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Air bags
11% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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The vehicle drivers side air bag did not deploy when the front end of the vehicle impact a stopped vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to her knee, right arm/shoulder, back and neck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-23
Driver seatbelt did not restrain the driver from going forward, also air bag did not deploy. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-25
Also filed under Seat belts
Visibility
10% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing power window devices and controls and glass, side/rear.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V287000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 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.