1992 Oldsmobile Achieva Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 21%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva, 21% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When the vehicle came to a stop, strong gas fumes came through the vents. The smell worsened per consumer. The mechanic tightened the ground to the computer, checked for exhaust leaks and found none. There were cracks in the flange at the exhaust manifold which was replaced. There was an intermittent problem with the headlights, the wipers did not work, the automatic door lock were inoperative as well, and noise occurred when the A/C was in use. There were a number of repairs that the vehicle required. …”
NHTSA complaint #10057476, filed 2004-04, 35,000 miles“While driving on highway at approximately 55mph went to apply brakes, and vehicle shut off and vibrated. Also, check engine light came on. When shifting from park to drive there is a loud noise. In addition, when the vehicle was in park and shifted into drive, vehicle would shut off.”
NHTSA complaint #846152, filed 1999-08“Both ABS /brake lights come on upon startingand both lights remain while driving; brakes, however, seem to work properly; there appears to be a computer or sensor problem; also intermittent engine surge.”
NHTSA complaint #511720, filed 1996-12Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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