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1995 Oldsmobile Achieva Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
6%of 70 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva, 6% of the 70 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.

“Problem 1.) window falls down while driving (rain, snow or shine)..dealer says window frame unstable must be replaced 2) brakes need to be replaced every 6 months, never any padding left on brake shoes 3) headlight switch just decides that it no longer wants to work or turn lights on bright or on at all”

NHTSA complaint #734564, filed 2000-10

“Headlight failure; at times it takes a couple of seconds before the headlights come on, when dimming the lights or using the trun signals, the dash lights will sometimes go out. Please describe details.”

NHTSA complaint #809090, filed 1997-02

“Engine light is still on - 1996-2001-present. The engine list is still on (from the date of purchase - 2/96) . This occurred 30 days after purchase. Contacted dealer - was informed to tight the gas cap. Engine light still remains on. Experienced increased oil cosumption (2 to 3 quarts of oil needed to be added) between regular scheduled oil changes. Replaced heater coil and radiator. High beam will not stay on. Low beam satisfactory. Received only one recall notice - repaired electrical system: starter. Rececived no special policies notification on this vehicle from general motors. …”

NHTSA complaint #750024, filed 2001-08

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199712%
199633%
199546%
199412%
199236%

Other parts of the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva

Electrical system
20 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1995 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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