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1992 Oldsmobile Achieva Electrical system Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
25%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 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva, 25% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 4 a fire, 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 vehicle will stall, and will take about 10 minutes to restart. Cause unknown. Ignition module failed, brake sensor failed, steering wheel broke and will not stay in place, hood cable broke, starter failed, radiator cracked, fuses continue to blow and the gear shift button broke.”

NHTSA complaint #8006318, filed 2002-03

“Dt: the contact stated on his way home from washing vehicle felt as though it was slipping. The vehicle started filling up with smoke. He pulled the vehicle over and noticed a fire under the trunk. The rubber hanger that holds the exhaust system melted, but the muffler was still on. There was a football size hole in the trunk. He was able to extinguish the fire himself, and drove the vehicle home, approximately 50 yards. The vehicle has not been to a mechanic to determine where the fire had started.”

NHTSA complaint #10142317, filed 2005-11

“Alternator out 96/upper rad hose out 97/ oxygen sensor out 98/door lock out 98/timing chain,gears,guides, water pump out 99/trans. Pan leak 2000/head gasket out 2000** how do you describe a fear of getting behind the wheel of a vehicle not get paid for with all of these problems.”

NHTSA complaint #722770, filed 2000-05

“Vehicle stalls and dash indicator lights come on. Most recent stall occurred at busy intersection while owner was teaching daughter how to operate the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #520854, filed 1997-07

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
19981230%
19971829%
19962529%
19952029%
19941423%
1993616%
19921325%

Other parts of the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva

Engine cooling
16 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Interior lighting
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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