1993 Oldsmobile Achieva Problems
- Complaints
- 38filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 109,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 22 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva. The part named most often is brakes, with 13 complaints (34% of the total), followed by engine cooling (8) and electrical system (6). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 109,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes13 34%
- Engine cooling8 21%
- Electrical system6 16%
- Fuel system3 7.9%
- Steering3 7.9%
- Equipment2 5.3%
- Other or unknown2 5.3%
- Seat belts2 5.3%
Also reported: Seats (2), Body and structure (2), Suspension (2), Air bags (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Dt: consumer pulled into a driveway and applied brakes and had no brakes, and hit a corner of a house. Had no fluid in master cylinder, and there was a small puddle under the wheel. Consumer put fluid in the car and then vehicle hit a tree.”
NHTSA complaint #10124287, filed 2005-06, 109,000 milesEngine cooling: “First I had problems with the water pump on the car and had it repaired along with the coolant system. Then all of a sudden the car just quit in the middle of the street there is when I was told the main engine bearing had lock. When I look on the web site I had seen where it was a recall, on the car because of the engine bearing so, could you please help me out with some type of information on this problem that I have because I really like that car because it's real confortable and smooth to drive when it's running. So call me at any time at the number I have provided you with. …”
NHTSA complaint #700055, filed 1998-10Electrical system: “Electrical connector for ignition system located under glove box was corroded. The resulting heat due to the added resistance in the circuit melted the electrical connector. This could potentially cause a fire if not corrected. Also causes intermittent engine shutdown while driving, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #706798, filed 1999-05Transmission and drivetrain: “My seatbelts don't lock, my back window won't go down,the roof is impossible to close,my spring broke, my brakes have went numerous times, my steering line split. My real concern is my seatbelts don't work I would like to get them fixed I need info on how my door handle also snapped and the engine is impossible to work on.”
NHTSA complaint #10069810, filed 2004-01Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 109,000 and 109,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achieva · sedan | not rated | 1 / 3 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achieva FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 32 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Achieva FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Achieva FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Achieva FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Achieva FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Achieva FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 93V153000Sep 14, 1993Electrical system › Ignition › SwitchCovers: Oldsmobile Achieva 1993, Pontiac Grand AM 1993, Buick Skylark 1993
The neutral start safety switch could have been fractured during installation.
Recall details for the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Oldsmobile Achieva
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 40 | 75,000 | 1 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 63 | 76,400 | 2 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 87 | 87,770 | 4 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 70 | 85,000 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 62 | 138,000 | 2 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 38 | 109,000 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 53 | 47,000 | 0 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Oldsmobile Achieva model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva have?
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 13 complaints (34% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 8.
Has the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva (Achieva, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 109,000 miles and the middle half falls between 109,000 and 109,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.