1993 Oldsmobile Achieva Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 16%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva, 16% of the 38 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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 1999-05“Ignition switch will not release key whenever the consumer turned the key off , the engine would turn off, but consumer unable to get the key out of the switch. Consumer would wait until she heard a click then the key could be removed. Dealer not notified.”
NHTSA complaint #830560, filed 1998-11Related recalls
- 93V153000Sep 14, 1993The neutral start safety switch could have been fractured during installation.Covers: Oldsmobile Achieva 1993, Pontiac Grand AM 1993, Buick Skylark 1993
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva
13 complaintsEngine cooling
8 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology