1992 Oldsmobile Achieva problems
The Oldsmobile Achieva is a front-wheel drive compact sedan and coupe that was introduced by Oldsmobile for the 1992 model year. The Achieva was based on the GM N-body platform, which it also shared with its siblings the Pontiac Grand Am and Buick Skylark. The Achieva replaced the GM N-body Cutlass Calais after its final 1991 model year, and ended production after the 1998 model year.
Overview
The Achieva is a compact car produced by the General Motors' Oldsmobile division from 1991 until 1998 and was available as a sedan or coupe. It was offered in four different trim levels during its production run: S, SC, SL, and SCX. Available engines included different versions of the Oldsmobile-developed 2.3 L Quad 4 engine: the base single-cam L40 "Quad OHC", the DOHC LD2, the high-output LG0, and the special "W41" variant of the LG0 Quad 4 used in the SCX model. All were replaced for 1996 by a revised 2.4 L version. A pair of V6 engines were also offered including the Buick-sourced 90° 3.3 L "3300" V6, which was later replaced by Chevrolet's 60° 3.1 L "3100" V6. While a 5-speed manual transaxle was initially offered as the standard base transmission, most Achieva models were sold with 3-speed or 4-speed automatic transaxles. 1998 was the final model year for the Achieva, after which it was replaced in the Oldsmobile lineup by the Alero for the 1999 model year.
Initial production
The Achieva was first seen as a concept car at the 1991 Chicago Auto Show, positioned to replace Oldsmobile's compact Calais models. The Calais and Achieva share the same front wheel drive N-body architecture including identical wheelbase. The Achieva started regular production for the 1992 model year. It was offered in four different trim levels: S and SL, available on both coupes and sedans, and the sporty SC and SCX coupes. The base S offered a 120 hp (89 kW) 2.3 L "Quad OHC" 4-cylinder, while the SL had the DOHC 160 horsepower (120 kW) Quad 4 engine standard that was optional on the S model. A 160 hp (120 kW) 3.3 L V6 engine was optional for the SL. The SC coupe had a standard 180 hp (130 kW) high-output Quad 4 with 5-speed manual transmission or a 3 speed automatic, with the 3.3 L V6 being an option.
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Common 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva, several common problems have been identified:
- Electrical System Issues:
- Complaints include problems with the alternator, fuses, ignition, wiring, and other electrical components.
- Specific complaints range from issues with the alternator, fuses, ignition switch, and wiring both under the hood and in the interior of the vehicle.
- Engine and Engine Cooling Problems:
- Owners reported issues related to the cooling system, exhaust system, and engine overheating.
- Specific complaints involve cooling system malfunctions, exhaust system emissions problems, and engine overheating concerns.
- Power Train - Automatic Transmission Concerns:
- Complaints regarding the automatic transmission system, including cooling unit problems and issues with the park/neutral function.
- Owners have experienced various transmission-related issues, such as cooling unit malfunctions and problems with the park/neutral function.
- Exterior and Interior Lighting Problems:
- Complaints include issues with the headlights and interior lighting systems.
- Specific complaints involve problems with the headlights, both high and low beams, and interior lighting components.
- Other Reported Problems:
- Additional complaints encompass concerns with the air conditioning system, fuel system, latches/locks, and other miscellaneous issues.
- Owners have reported problems with the air conditioning, fuel delivery system, hood latch, and other miscellaneous components.
These complaints highlight a range of issues that owners of the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva have faced over the years. Addressing these issues promptly and with the appropriate expertise is crucial to maintaining the vehicle's performance and safety.
What happened to the Oldsmobile Achieva?
While a 5-speed manual transaxle was initially offered as the standard base transmission, most Achieva models were sold with 3-speed or 4-speed automatic transaxles. 1998 was the final model year for the Achieva, after which it was replaced in the Oldsmobile lineup by the Alero for the 1999 model year.
What caused Oldsmobile failure?
Oldsmobile, one of the oldest American car brands, faced challenges that ultimately led to its downfall. Similar to Plymouth and Pontiac, Oldsmobile suffered from a lack of brand identity and differentiation (as you might see, there is an area-curing mistake in every example so far).
Why did GM get rid of Oldsmobile?
The Aurora caused only a minor stir, however, and by 2000 GM announced plans to phase out the Oldsmobile brand due to dwindling sales. On April 29, 2004, after 106 years, the last Olds rolled off the assembly line.
Who made Oldsmobile engines?
Oldsmobile V8 engine
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| Manufacturer | Oldsmobile division of General Motors |
| Also called | Rocket V8 |
| Production | 1949–1990 Lansing Assembly (engine block and heads) Saginaw Metal Casting Operations |
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What kind of car is a Achieva?
The Oldsmobile Achieva is a front-wheel drive compact sedan and coupe that was introduced by Oldsmobile for the 1992 model year. The Achieva was based on the GM N-body platform, which it also shared with its siblings the Pontiac Grand Am and Buick Skylark.
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1992 Oldsmobile Achieva car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Oldsmobile Achieva problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva
The NHTSA has received 71 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-09
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G3NL1436NM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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. THE RUBBER HANGER THAT HOLDS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MELTED, BUT THE MUFFLER WAS STILL ON. THERE WAS A FOOTBALL SIZE HOLE IN THE TRUNK. HE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE HIMSELF, AND DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME, APPROXIMATELY 50 YARDS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A MECHANIC TO DETERMINE WHERE THE FIRE HAD STARTED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-26
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G3NF54NXNM
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE CRAHED INTO A POLE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-01-18
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK SHE SAW SMOKE FROM UNDER THE DASH. SHE DROVE HOME IN A SNOW STORM FOR 1.5 HOURS AND AFTER GETTING HOME TURNED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, AND CAR OFF. I NOTICE THE LIGHTS WERE STILL ON. IT SMELLED LIKE A FIRE WAS GOING TO START. I DROVE IT INTO MY SHED AND CHECKED IT OUT AND IT WAS A SHORT IN THE SWITCH. I REPLACED THE SWITCH AND IT COST ME OVER $100 TO REPLACE IT. IT PROBRABLY WOULD OF COST ME OVER $200 DOLLARS IF I WERE TO HAVE A DEALER OR GARAGE DO IT. THIS TO ME IS A VERY HIGH SAFETY CONCERN AND DON'T THINK IT SHOULD BE TAKEN LIGHTLY. THANK YOU
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-11
- VIN: 1G3NF14N1NM
- Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
- Summary: WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, STRONG GAS FUMES CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. *AK THE SMELL WORSENED PER CONSUMER. THE MECHANIC TIGHTENED THE GROUND TO THE COMPUTER, CHECKED FOR EXHAUST LEAKS AND FOUND NONE. THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE FLANGE AT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHTS, THE WIPERS DID NOT WORK, THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK WERE INOPERATIVE AS WELL, AND NOISE OCCURRED WHEN THE A/C WAS IN USE. THERE WERE A NUMBER OF REPAIRS THAT THE VEHICLE REQUIRED. *SC THE BATTERY, TIRES, LOWER RADIATOR HOSE, FRONT STRUTS,WATER PUMP, DISC BRAKE, CALIPERS, PADS AND STARTER SOLENOID WERE ALL REPLACED. *JB
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G3NL543XNM
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND WILL TAKE ABOUT 10 MINUTES TO RESTART. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK IGNITION MODULE FAILED, BRAKE SENSOR FAILED, STEERING WHEEL BROKE AND WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE, HOOD CABLE BROKE, STARTER FAILED, RADIATOR CRACKED, FUSES CONTINUE TO BLOW AND THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON BROKE. *MJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-02-01
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY FAIL, BRAKES DO NOT TAKE HOLD IMMEDIATELY , COMPLETE FAILURE DURING INLCLEMENT WEATHER. ABS LIGHT ON. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-01-10
- VIN: 1G3NL14D2NM
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THIS CAR FROM THE GET GO WAS A LEMON. I CONTACTED THE OWNER OF THE DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED IT FROM, THEY SAID THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE CAR, SO THERE WAS NOTHING THAT ANYONE COULD DO FOR ME. I NEVER EVEN KNEW THAT NTSA EXISTED BEFORE TODAY. I AM NOT SURE THERE IS ANYTHING THAT YOU CAN DO BUT I DO KNOW THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE OUT THERE WITH A "BAD" ACHIEVA. ANOTHER THING WRONG WITH THE CAR IS THE PAINT CHIPS RIGHT OFF!!! THIS CAR HAS BEEN FALLING APART AS SOON AS I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT!! IT MAY BE TOO LATE FOR ME BUT THESE CARS SHOULD BE PULLED OFF THE ROAD SO PEOPLE DONT GO BROKE LIKE I DID KEEPING THEM RUNNING. NOT TO MENTION THAT THE HEAD ON THE ACHIEVA IS ALUMINUM AND THE GASKETS BREAK AFTER SO MUCH PRESSURE. I HAD TO REPLACE THAT TOO!! THE HARD PART WAS FINDING A MECHANIC THAT WOULD EVEN TOUCH THE ENGINE. NO MECHANICS ARE WILLING TO DEAL WITH QUAD 4 ENGINES!!! IF THAT DOESNT TELL YOU SOMETHING ABOUT THESE CARS THAN I DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO SAY BUT HELP!!! *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-12
- VIN: 1G3NL1437NM
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I TRIED TO START MY CAR TO GO TO WORK ON 3/12/01 AND I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED A PROBLEM. I APPEARED TO WORK FINE THE DAY BEFORE. THE CAR DID START BUT IMMEDIATELY IT STARTED TO POOR SMOKE OUT THE EXAUST PIPE. I ALSO NOTICED THE SMELL OF ANTI-FREEZE. I DROVE IT APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE TO MY NORMAL SERVICE STATION WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A BLOWN CYLINDER HEAD GASKET. AFTER RECEIVING THIS INFORMATION I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR (REGENCY OLDSMOBILE) AND THEY TOLD ME THE CAR DID NOT MEET THE CRITRIA BECAUSE OF ITS AGE. THEY CONFIRMED THE VIN NUMBER I GAVE THEM HAD THE PROBLEM, BUT MY PROBLEM WAS THAT MY CAR WAS TO OLD. I THEN CALLED OLDSMOBILE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE OFFICE AT 1-800-442-6537 WHERE THE LADY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR DID NOT QUALIFY FOR ANY REPAIRS BECAUSE THERE ARE NO REPAIRS AGAINST THAT SAME VIN NUMBER THAT THE DEALER TOLD ME WAS. CAN YOU HELP ME?
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-02
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G3NL5430NM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FIRE STARTED UNDER DASH,FIRE ALSO IN FUSE RECEPTICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-30
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AFTER DRIVING COULD STOP AND ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. ENGINE WILL NOT START UNTIL CONSUMER WILL LET VEHICLE SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES. THEN, IT WILL RESTART AND WORK AGAIN. DEALER SAID THAT PROBLEM IWAS WITH TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-06
- VIN: 1G3NF11N9NM
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT ANY SPEED STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL TO REDUCE OR STOP, AND ENTIRE VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING, THEN IT STALLED. WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO RE-START VEHICLE, IT VIBRATED. BUT, WHEN PUT IN DRIVE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-05-01
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: ALTERNATOR OUT 96/UPPER RAD HOSE OUT 97/ OXYGEN SENSOR OUT 98/DOOR LOCK OUT 98/TIMING CHAIN,GEARS,GUIDES, WATER PUMP OUT 99/TRANS. PAN LEAK 2000/HEAD GASKET OUT 2000** HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE A FEAR OF GETTING BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A VEHICLE NOT GET PAID FOR WITH ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-08-24
- VIN: 1G3NL543XNM
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THIS VENICLE HAS STARTED TO OVERHEAT AFTER GOING SHORT DISTANCES. I HAVE HAD IT SERVICED TWICE WITH IN THE LAST FOUR (4) MONTHS. THE FISRT TIME 8/24/99 AND THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING. I HAD THE VALVE COVER GASKET AND TIMING COVER REPLACED FRO A TOTAL COST OF $692.10. THE SECOND OCCURENCE WAS DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING AS WELL. ON THIS OCASSION THE HEAD HAD TO REPLACED DUE TO A CRACK ON THE ALU. HEAD. THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO FIND A REPLACEMENT HEAD BECAUSE ALL OF THE ONES HE COULD FIND ALL HAD THE SAME FAILURE IN THE SAME GENERAL AREA. I PURCHASED A NE W UNIT DIRECTLY FROM GM AND THE CAR WAS REPAIRED AFTER 2 1/2 WEEKS AND $856 LATER. MY OPINION IS THAT THE ALUMINUM HEAD IN QUESTION HAS A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE AREA WHERE THE CRACK OCCURED. I HAVE NOTED OTHER CONSUMERS WITH THE SAME STORY ANF TYPE OF PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL/ENGINE TYPE. I STRONGLY FEEL THAT THERE IS SOME SOME KIND OF CONSIDERATION BACK TO THE CONSMER FOR CASH OUT OF POCKET FOR THE LISTED HEAD FAILURES. VICTOR M. MARRUFO *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-09
- VIN: 1G3NL1431NM
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK I THOUGHT I SMELLED A SMOKE ODOR, BUT THOUGHT IT WAS FROM THE OUTSIDE COMING IN THE VENT. I DROVE ALL THE WAY HOME ABOUT 35 MINUTES. AFTER GETTING HOME WHEN I EXITED MY CAR I JUST HAPPENED TO NOTICE THAT IT LOOKED LIKE MY LIGHTS WERE ON, BUT THEY WEREN'T TURNED ON. I DOUBLED CHECKED AND THEY WERE TURNED OFF. MY HUSBAND THEN CAME OUT AND WE MOVED IT INTO THE SHADE JUST TO MAKE SURE IT WASNT THE SUNLIGHT, AND IT WASNT. WE THEN HAD A MUCH STRONGER SMELL OF SMOKE AND THEN SMOKE STARTING COMING OUT THE THE STEERING COLUMN. IT SMELLED LIKE A FIRE WAS GOING TO START. WE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE CAR, BUT SMOKE CONTINUED SO WE DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. IT WAS THEN TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY SAID I HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THE MOST SHOCKING THING WAS JUST ABOUT 1 MONTH BEFORE THIS INCIDENT MY CO-WORKER HAS AN 1993 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA ALSO AND IT CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN ALSO AND SHE WAS TOLD IT WAS CAUSED BY THE CRUISE CONTROL. SURE SEEMS LIKE AN AWLFUL CONSEQUENCE. THANK YOU FOR CHECKING INTO THIS. IT COULD OF BEEN A HORRIBLE INCIDENT IF I HAD TO OF DRIVEN ANY LONGER. *AK
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS DEFECTIVE. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-07-31
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO BEYOND 15MPH. BEEN TO DEALER, AND TOLD CONSUMER TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING . ALSO, ENGINE HAD A RETTLING NOIS. THEN HESITATED AND STALLED OUT. *AK
INTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G3NL1438NM
- Components: INTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: INTERMITTENTLY INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS GOES OUT. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-03-01
- VIN: 1G3NL5437NM
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND VIBRATED. ALSO, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE THERE IS A LOUD NOISE. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-07-24
- VIN: 1G3NL543XNM
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE HEAD CRACKED ON THE ENGINE- CAUSING THE CAR TO OVER HEAT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-07-04
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: AFTER THE PURCHASE OF MY CAR, I WAS ISSUED A RECALL ON THE ENGINE FOR CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD AND COOLANT LOSS. THOMAS MOTOR CARS DID THE WORK ON THE CAR AND NOW ABOUT 2 YEARS LATER I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH COOLANT LOSS AND HEAD GASKETS. IS THERE ANY THING THAT I CAN DO TO HELP GET THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED. *AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-05-01
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THIS HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS ALWAYS FALL OFF TRACK. THEY ARE AUTOMATIC WINDOWS AND TO REPAIR THIS TIME I AM TOLD BY THE DEALER WOULD BE $600 EST. I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS EXPECIALLY SINCE IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND THAT OLDSMOBILE IS SO AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM THAT THEY CREATED A TSB (S). THE TSB ARE: 231066, 93T-34 AND 92-U-54 SO I AM TOLD BY THE TECHS. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-05
- VIN: 1G3NF14NXNM
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VECHILE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS, SAME ITEMS, NUMEROUS TIMES, UNDER WARRANTY, ENGINE WAS PARTIALLY REBUILT 7 MONTHS AGO, UNDER WARRANTY, ENGINE FAILED AGAIN, OLDS WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY, WATER PUMP REPLACED THREE TIMES, STEERING PUMP REPLACED THREE TIMES, TIRES REPLACED TWO TIMES BY DEALER, BOUGHT TIRES MYSELF, TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED, BRAKES CONTINUE TO BE A PROBLEM, CONVERTER REPLACED, SENSORS REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES, FAN MOTOR REPLACED TWICE, COOLANT OVERFLOW REPLACED, GASKETS REPLACED, CAMSHAFT, RODS, BEARINGS, TIMING GEARS, CRANK SHAFT INTAKE GASKETS ALL REPLACED, CAR HAD A CONTINUAL OVERHEATING PROBLEM FOR OVER THREE YEARS, DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM AND ADVISED OLDSMOBILE, OLDSMOBILE REPLACED NUMEROUS INTERNAL PARTS IN ENGINE, AFTER7 MONTHS ENGINE HAD COMPLETE FAILURE, ALL PARTS INSTALLED , I PAID A PARTIAL OF BILL, WERE UNDER A WARRANTY, 12,000 MILES OR 12 MONTHS, OLDSMOBILE WOULD NOT HONOR THERE WARRANTY, CLAIMED IT WAS A DEFECTIVE GASKET WHICH BLEW CAUSING THE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE CAR. DEALER STATED THAT PARTS SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN INSTALLED PREVIOUSLY ON THAT ENGINE. I REQUESTED A REPLACEMENT ENGINE ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS, OLDSMOBILE STATED IT WOULD BE CHEAPER TO REPAIR THAN REPLACE, DEALER NOW WANTS AN ADDITIONAL $4,500 DOLLARS FOR A REPLACEMENT ENGINE. I HAVE ALL RECEIPTS FOR ALL WORKED PREFORMED SINCE THE VECHILE HAD APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES ON IT, NUMEROUS TIMES FOR BRAKE ISSUES. VECHILE IS NOW AT AN INDEPENDENT ENGINE MANUFACTURE, PICTURES HAVE BEEN TAKEN OF THE ENGINE AFTER IT WAS DISASSEMBLED, AND DEFECTIVE PARTS RECORDED. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT (973) 274-0777 WITH INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY RECALLS, SAFETY ISSUES, AND/OR ASSISTANCE THAT CAN BE OFFERED. I HAD SUBMITTED A PRIOR COMPLAINT APPROXIMATELY 7 MONTHS AGO WHEN OLDSMOBILE WOULD NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PARTS, BUT WANTED TO SAVE MONEY AND INSTALLED SOME REPLACEMENT PARTS INERNALLY INTO THE ENGINE. I WILL SUPPLY ANY AND ALL INVOIVCES IF REQUIRED..THANK YOU
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-05
- VIN: 1G3NF14NXNM
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VECHILE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS, SAME ITEMS, NUMEROUS TIMES, UNDER WARRANTY, ENGINE WAS PARTIALLY REBUILT 7 MONTHS AGO, UNDER WARRANTY, ENGINE FAILED AGAIN, OLDS WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY, WATER PUMP REPLACED THREE TIMES, STEERING PUMP REPLACED THREE TIMES, TIRES REPLACED TWO TIMES BY DEALER, BOUGHT TIRES MYSELF, TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED, BRAKES CONTINUE TO BE A PROBLEM, CONVERTER REPLACED, SENSPRS REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES, FAN MOTOR REPLACED TWICE, COOLANT OVERFLOW REPLACED, GASKETS REPLACED, CAMSHAFT, RODS, BEARINGS, TIMING GEARS, CRANK SHAFT INTAKE GASKETS ALL REPLACED, CAR HAD A CONTINUAL OVERHEATING PROBLEM FOR OVER THREE YEARS, DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM AND ADVISED OLDSMOBILE, OLDSMOBILE REPLACED NUMEROUS INTERNAL PARTS IN ENGINE, AFTER7 MONTHS ENGINE HAD COMPLETE FAILURE, ALL PARTS INSTALLED , I PAID A PARTIAL OF BILL, WERE UNDER A WARRANTY, 12,000 MILES OR 12 MONTHS, OLDSMOBILE WOULD NOT HONOR THERE WARRANTY, CLAIMED IT WAS A DEFECTIVE GASKET WHICH BLEW CAUSING THE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE CAR. DEALER STATED THAT PARTS SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN INSTALLED PREVIOUSLY ON THAT ENGINE. I REQUESTED A REPLACEMENT ENGINE ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS, OLDSMOBILE STATED IT WOULD BE CHEAPER TO REPAIR THAN REPLACE, DEALER NOW WANTS AN ADDITIONAL $4,500 DOLLARS FOR A REPLACEMENT ENGINE. I HAVE ALL RECEIPTS FOR ALL WORKED PREFORMED SINCE THE VECHILE HAD APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES ON IT, NUMEROUS TIMES FOR BRAKE ISSUES. VECHILE IS NOW AT AN INDEPENDENT ENGINE MANUFACTURE, PICTURES HAVE BEEN TAKEN OF THE ENGINE AFTER IT WAS DISASSEMBLED, AND DEFECTIVE PARTS RECORDED. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT (973) 274-0777 WITH INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY RECALLS, SAFETY ISSUES, AND/OR ASSISTANCE THAT CAN BE OFFERED. I HAD SUBMITTED A PRIOR COMPLAINT APPROXIMATELY 7 MONTHS AGO WHEN OLDSMOBILE WOULD NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PARTS, BUT WANTED TO SAVE MONEY AND INSTALLED SOME REPLACEMENT PARTS INERNALLY INTO THE ENGINE. I WILL SUPPLY ANY AND ALL INVOIVCES IF REQUIRED..THANK YOU
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-09-13
- VIN: 1G3N14D3NM4
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THE GOODYEAR P2055R16 TIRE SIDEWALL SPLIT.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE SIDE WALL OF LEFT FRONT WENT FLAT UPON INPSECTION.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-04-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G3NL5436NM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: STEERING AND ELECTRICAL FAILURE.
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Positive 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva car reviews
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I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share that I've had a bit of trouble with my car recently. Specifically, it seems to stall when I come to a complete stop after driving it for about 15 minutes. However, I did some research and found out that this is a common issue with the solenoid sticking when the car gets hot. I've taken it to my mechanic twice already, but unfortunately it's still stalling on me. I'm hoping that my mechanic can figure out what's going on and fix it for good this time!
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The vehicle has delivered excellent performance for 10 years without any engine work and no oil consumption. The maintenance costs have been very low. Although the driver and front passenger seating is uncomfortably low, the ride is comfortable. The 'Check Gage' light turns on and off intermittently, but there is no engine problem cause. Overall, I am very satisfied with the vehicle.
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I recently purchased this car from a friendly neighbor who does minor fix ups and sells them. After investing around $300 to ensure it was running safely, I'm happy to say it was worth it! Despite sitting unused for a year, the car still has its horsepower, is comfortable to drive, and impressively doesn't use up fluids even with 183,000 miles. Overall, I'm really pleased with my purchase!
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I really appreciate your review of this car! It sounds like you had a great experience with it. The H/O dual cam 2.4 with 5 speed seems to have made a big difference in both performance and driving enjoyment. It's always nice to have a car that not everyone else has, and it sounds like the Achieva fits that bill. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this car!
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1992 Oldsmobile Achieva Rough Idle
The most common reasons a 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva has rough idle are a vacuum leak, an issue with the spark plugs, or a problem with the ignition coil. 34%. 34% ...
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Grant Bauch 2024-10-09
I really appreciate the car's heavy steering, which offers semi-decent feel. Although it doesn't respond quickly and has excessive body roll, it still manages to handle well. The ca. 160 hp. Quad 4 accelerates decently, but not outstandingly. Unfortunately, the braking system is poor. On the bright side, the exterior styling is the one thing I like about this car. The unusual, wedgy shape is especially sleek with the spoiler and 16