MYRModel Year Report

1995 Oldsmobile Achieva

● Typical for this model
1995 Oldsmobile Achieva
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:41:44.984Z

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, 1995 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
1995: 70 complaints
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YearComplaints
199253
199338
199462
199570
199687
199763
199840
20003

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVER SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER FROM GOING FORWARD, ALSO AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950525

VISIBILITY 6%

6% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 6%

6% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1995 Oldsmobile Achieva — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V287000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1998 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ● 1997 ● 1994

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FAQ

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 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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