1992 Oldsmobile Achieva Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 21%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva, 21% of the 53 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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“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“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“After driving could stop and engine will stall without a prior warning. Engine will not start until consumer will let vehicle sit for a few minutes. Then, it will restart and work again. Dealer said that problem iwas with torque converter.”
NHTSA complaint #881027, filed 2001-02“While driving at about any speed stepped on brake pedal to reduce or stop, and entire vehicle started vibrating, then it stalled. When consumer tried to re-start vehicle, it vibrated. But, when put in drive vehicle stalled again.”
NHTSA complaint #863077, filed 2000-06Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
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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