1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 164,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva, 3% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 164,000 miles. 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.
“The contact stated the hazard lights failed. After doing research on the internet, the contact notified the service dealer and manufacturer about a NHTSA recall # 96v250000, regarding the exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights. The service dealer and manufacturer informed the contact the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10175313, filed 2006-12, 164,000 miles“Consumer was driving/turning into parking lot smelled burning and the ABS light came on. Inside vehicle in rear there began to be smoke filled. After getting out she noticed the tail light was on fire, she opened the trunk and there were flames. Dealership said the hallogen bulb got hot and began to burn.”
NHTSA complaint #836140, filed 1999-03Related recalls
- 96V250000Dec 17, 1996The front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. This fails to comply with fmvss no. 108…Covers: Oldsmobile Achieva 1996, Chevrolet Cavalier 1995–1996, Pontiac Sunfire 1995–1996 +1 more
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva
25 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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