CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 3 fires, 19 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (29 reports).
1996 Oldsmobile Achieva recalls
Most common 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva problems
Problem areas named in the 87 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 29 |
| Air Bags | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 |
| Suspension | 9 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 |
What owners report
I BOUGHT MY DADS 1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA, ON ABOUT THE 7-22-13, HE HAD IT AT OUR MECHANICS CAR LOT FOR SALE AND MY TRUCKS TRANSMISSION STARTED FAILING ON ME SO I PURCHASED MY DADS CAR, WENT TO PICK IT UP AND NOW AFTER 2 DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND 5 WEEKS LATER THEY STILL CAN'T GET MY CAR FIXED SO IT WILL RUN,THIS IS WHAT IT DOES,SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF FLASHING UNTIL IT COMES ON FULLY ALL THE TIME,DIES AND REFUSES TO START, SO I DONE SOME LOOKING ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND OUT THAT JUST ABOUT ALL OF THE ACHIEVA, MALIBU'S,BASICALLY ALL G.M. CARS FROM EARLY 90'S- UPPER 90'S ALL HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND IT CAN HAPPEN WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN IN SOME CASES, SO I FILL LIKE IF THIS IS NOT TO
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN DID NOT QUALIFY FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 07E015000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRANSAXLE HAD AN OIL LEAK NEAR THE CV JOINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000. UPDATED 07/08/08. *BF THE TRANSAXLE SEAL WAS LEAKING FLUID NEAR THE CV JOINT. UPDATED *JB
FRONT AIR BAGS (DRIVER AND PASSENGER) DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *TR
PASSENGER IN VEHICLE SUSTAINED SERIOUS EYE INJURY DUE TO A FAULTY AIR BAG ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE - . *TR
1996 Oldsmobile Achieva questions
Does the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Interior Lighting; Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva?
Based on 87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (29), Air Bags (17), Engine And Engine Cooling (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.