1995 Oldsmobile Achieva Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva, and owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1995 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…
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 85,422 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I purchased this vehicle from a private party approximately 4-5 years ago, unbeknownst of the 2000 recall for ignition issues with the ignition switch. Since i have owned this vehicle i have replaced”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 24, 2015 · Electrical system
“Stupid passlock issue . Everybody knows about it but no fix from GM. Worthless car that will not start one time out of every 10. You never know when it will happen. Car must be sold or gotten rid of t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 3, 2010 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–19 / 26–29 |
| Fuel | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva
How do I know if my 1995 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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.