1995 Oldsmobile Achieva
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 21 of 70 complaints (30%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more crash reports (7) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | vs. 1995 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,700–3,100 | 2,700–2,950 | 2,700–2,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 20–23 | 21–23 | 21–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 17–19 / 26–29 | 18–20 / 27–30 | 18–20 / 27–30 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 386–444 | 386–423 | 386–423 | |
| Complaints filed | 70 | 87 | 63 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 6 | 4 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 8 | 10 | 4 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 5 | 3 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 19 | 3 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva?
Electrical: 21 of 70 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva get?
EPA rates it 20–23 MPG combined across 5 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva?
EPA estimates $2,700–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (5)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 19 mpg (high) | 29 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 386 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 19 mpg (high) | 28 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 404 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 19 mpg (high) | 29 mpg (high) | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 404 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.1L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 17 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | 20 mpg (low) | $3,100 (high) | 444 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.1L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 17 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | 20 mpg (low) | $3,100 (high) | 444 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 10 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 10 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY · Campaign 00V287000 · Oct 19, 2000
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR.
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 BATTERY REPLACEMENT OR UNRELATED STARTING SYSTEM OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPAIRS.