1993 Oldsmobile Achieva Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 34%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva, 34% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,000 miles. 2 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.
“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 miles“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 2004-01“When applying the brakes vehice does not stop instantly. The ABS kicks in and lets the vehicle roll a couple of yards before stopping. Also ABS warning light comes on. Dealer has seen vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #847547, filed 1999-09“Oil pressure gauge erradic: reads excessively high at 80+ PSI for approx. 15 min., drops to 35-40psi (normal), then fluctuates at normal (standing) idle from about 30-65psi. 'check oil' and 'check gauges' warning lights flash sporaddically, then 'check oil' light remains lit. Actual crankcase oil reading is always at 'full' mark on dipstick. Dealer could find no problem but with our ok, replaced oil pressure sending component which did not correct the problem. Rotors replaced twice before 40,000 miles due to warping and pitting. Rear drums both replaced due to out-of-round conditions. …”
NHTSA complaint #700744, filed 1998-11“Abs brakes fails to stop vehicle effectively when applied causing extended stopping. Frontend collision at 45-50mph. No injuries. Please describe details. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #958125, filed 1995-01Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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