MYRModel Year Report

Oldsmobile Achieva — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to watch and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution1 year

Best bets2 years

Complaint history

1992: 53 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 38 complaints, Recommended 1994: 63 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 70 complaints, Recommended 1996: 87 complaints, Caution 1996 1997: 63 complaints, Recommended 1998: 40 complaints, Recommended 1998 2000: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2000 1996 · 87
1992: 53 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 38 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 63 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 70 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 87 complaints, Caution 1996 1997: 63 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 40 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999 2000: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2000 1996 · 87
1992: 53 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 38 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 63 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 70 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 87 complaints, Caution 1996 1997: 63 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 40 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999 2000: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2000 1996 · 87
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2000 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1999 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1998 ▲ Recommended 40 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ● Recommended 63 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1996 ◆ Caution 87 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1995 ● Recommended 70 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1994 ● Recommended 63 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1993 ▲ Recommended 38 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1992 ● Recommended 53 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

11

recalls on file across every Oldsmobile Achieva model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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