MYRModel Year Report

1998 Oldsmobile Achieva

▲ Better than typical
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:55:39.951Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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, 1998 highlighted. 1992: 53 complaints 1992 1993: 38 complaints 1993 1994: 63 complaints 1994 1995: 70 complaints 1995 1996: 87 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 40 complaints 1998 2000: 3 complaints 2000
1998: 40 complaints
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YearComplaints
199253
199338
199463
199570
199687
199763
199840
20003

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33%

33% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE
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I WAS DRIVE ALONG UNION STREET IN GREENVILLE, MISS WHEN I NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE CAR. I SUDDENLY PULL OVER BECAUSE THE CAR BECAME ENGULF IN FLAMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150209

SERVICE BRAKES 20%

20% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%

20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

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THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND PARKED WHEN THE CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL RAIL, HOSE AND REGULATOR FAILED. THE DEALER ALSO REPLACED THE INTAKE ND VALVE COVER GASKETS, RADIATOR HOSE, WHEEL CYLINDERS AND THERMOSTAT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030327

Also filed under FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

ENGINE CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990922

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing linkages.

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000807

WHEN DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A UTILITY POLE ON THE PASSENGER FRONT SIDE, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990614

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20040301 — 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, AND CHECK THAT YOUR CAR WILL START WITH A PROPERLY CHARGED BATTERY AND, IF NECESSAR

Campaign 04V036000 — 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

1998 Oldsmobile Achieva — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V036000 (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 ● 1992 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ● 1995 ● 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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