1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%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 9 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva, 10% of the 87 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.
“Lower control arms on both wheels broke off from bushing. My mechanic said my car was the 15th Oldsmobile that this happen to. He also told me this was not cause by wear or tear. This is a major defect that occurs in Oldsmobile he also said mileage has nothing to do with this ., cosidering he had to replace 15 olds with the same problem I had.. This could cause a major accident on some highway. It is a major problem waiting to happen. My dealer told me because of the mileage I have. No way according to my mechanic. It is a major defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #761702, filed 2002-05“While driving and upon coming to a complete stop lower ball joint disengaged and tire came off. The right front fender on passenger's side was completely damaged.”
NHTSA complaint #10117474, filed 2005-04“Interior lights come on by themselves and stay on. In addition, key gets stuck in ignition/ horn not working/ gas gauge failure/ vehicle jerks forward from stop position and air conditioning malfunctioned.”
NHTSA complaint #523007, filed 1998-01Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva
25 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsBrakes
12 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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