1992 Oldsmobile Achieva Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva, and owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 47,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dt: the contact stated on his way home from washing vehicle felt as though it was slipping. The vehicle started filling up with smoke. He pulled the vehicle over and noticed a fire under the trunk. Th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 9, 2005 · Electrical system
“The accelerator pedal stuck. As a result, vehicle crahed into a pole. No injuries reported. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 8, 2004 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–22 / 26–32 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.3/3.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Oldsmobile Achieva model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Oldsmobile Achieva model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva | 0 | 53 |
| 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva | 1 | 38 |
| 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva | 2 | 62 |
| 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva | 1 | 70 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva | 4 | 87 |
| 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva | 2 | 63 |
| 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva | 1 | 40 |
| 2000 Oldsmobile Achieva | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva
How do I know if my 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Oldsmobile dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.