1995 Oldsmobile Achieva

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1995 Oldsmobile Achieva
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:48:13.234Z

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

1995: 70 complaints

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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%

31% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

FIRE

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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, 20080206

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, 20150324

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY

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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. *AK *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030623

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

NHTSA ODI report, 19950525

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

VISIBILITY 10%

10% of complaints: visibility — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and glass, side/rear.

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 electrical system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 00V287000 (electrical system) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1998 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ● 1994 ● 1997

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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 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.