1994 Oldsmobile Achieva Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva, and owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Starter assembly (electrical system)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.
Remedy: Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign does not cover…
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
These vehicles were constructed with welds in the rear compartment pan assembly that are not sufficient to comply with the requirements pertaining to fuel tank leakage in the event of a rear impact collision. The fuel tank assemblies do not comply with FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Remedy: Dealer will install rivets adjacent to the locations where the suspect welds are located.
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 138,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 oldsmobile achieva. The contact stated that his vehicle was issued recall # 00v287000 (electrical system:starter assembly) in 2001. The recall repair was never performed and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 19, 2007 · Electrical system
“Dt: the air bag and the horn were having wiring sensor problems. There was a short in the sensor on the internal shortage. This was happening for 3 months. The horn was going off when had to turn the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 7, 2005 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–24 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 18–21 / 26–32 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.3/3.1 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-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 |
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| 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 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva
How do I know if my 1994 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 (for example 00V287000).
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.