MYRModel Year Report

1996 Oldsmobile Achieva

◆ Worse than typical
1996 Oldsmobile Achieva
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:41:43.389Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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, 1996 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
1996: 87 complaints
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YearComplaints
199253
199338
199462
199570
199687
199763
199840
20003

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THW VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY BUT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DID. *AK CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 19961202

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20021030

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1996 — complaint volume: 87
R 19961104 — air bags

DURING DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, THE AIR BAG FABRIC CAN SNAG ON A REINFORCEMENT INSIDE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, CAUSING THE EXPANDING AIR BAG TO LIFT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD AND THEN DEPLOY U

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PADS AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A PLASTIC EDGE PROTECTOR TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD REINFORCEMENT. ON CERTAIN EARLY-PRODUCTION VEHICLES, THE INSTRUMENT PANE

Campaign 96V211000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970130 — exterior lighting

THE FRONT AND/OR REAR HAZARD WARNING LAMPS (FOUR-WAY FLASHERS) DO NOT FLASH WHEN THE HAZARD SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQ

Remedy: DEALERS OR VEHICLE OWNERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER FUNCTION OF THE HAZARD WARNING LAMPS. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD LAMP SWITCH.

Campaign 96V250000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19980228 — interior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THE INTERIOR LAMPS TO COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLES ARE BEING DRIVEN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQU

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT.

Campaign 98V027000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20020327 — electrical system

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES P

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT IN THESE VEHICLES TO PREVENT HIGH CURRENT FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN

Campaign 02V070000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070320 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN DELPHI AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULES / MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES (MRA) THAT WERE SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE MRAS VENT AND FUEL RETURN TUBES WERE REVERS

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE MRAS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 1-877-335-7443.

Campaign 07E015000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNI

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Oldsmobile Achieva — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V211000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V250000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V027000 (interior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V070000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E015000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1998 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

● 1995 ● 1997 ● 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva have?

6 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.