1992 Oldsmobile Achieva electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 9, 2005
“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…”
filed Feb 3, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Achieva years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Achieva | 12 | 30% |
| 1997 Achieva | 18 | 29% |
| 1996 Achieva | 25 | 29% |
| 1995 Achieva | 20 | 29% |
| 1994 Achieva | 14 | 23% |
| 1993 Achieva | 6 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.