1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 14%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva, 14% of the 87 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“Horn sounded for 45 then blew fuse and 1-f-note. Replaced fuse, f-note and both regulators ($125). 2 weeks later, at highway speed, horn started blowing until I pulled over and removed fuse. Dealership indicates wiring problem. Brakes bounce and create loud thumping noise at low speeds, had both rotors replaced and rear drums scraped. Problem still exists daily.”
NHTSA complaint #707411, filed 1999-06“An independent mechanic has fixed 3 Achieva vehicles below 50,000 miles,in which brake line cracked unexpectedly and caused brake fluid to leak, resulting in braked. This may cause a crash. Common problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #878690, filed 2001-01“Consumer stated brakes and rotors keeps wearing out at 5000-6000 miles. Had to replace brakes pads and rotors at least 5 times. Drums 3 times dealer contacted. Please add VIN#. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8006581, filed 2002-03Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10023171Oct 31, 2007Abs pump running when not needed.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva
25 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsInterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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