1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva, 3% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a burning odor was detected from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle idled and stalled without warning. The contact had a certified mechanic check the oil where it was diagnosed that the cooling liquid leaked onto the oil pan, which mixed the two liquids. Coolant also leaked into the air vents. There were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10853272, filed 2016-04, 58,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva
12 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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