1996 Oldsmobile Achieva engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: consumer states that the transmission failed 3 times. The vehicle was taken to a service station and put on the computer, but they couldn't find what was wrong. The intake gasket blew twice allowing water in the engine. *ak *nm”
filed Jun 16, 2005
“Air conditioner leaks coolant and needs to be repeatedly serviced because air conditioner blows warm air. Air conditioner checked when under warranty 4/1/98 and dealer stated recharged a/c. However, coolant needed to be added 5/28/99, 5/12/00, 4/29/01, 6/9/04 for a total cost of $482.48. Dye…”
filed Jul 2, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Achieva years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Achieva | 8 | 20% |
| 1997 Achieva | 17 | 27% |
| 1995 Achieva | 8 | 11% |
| 1994 Achieva | 11 | 18% |
| 1993 Achieva | 8 | 21% |
| 1992 Achieva | 16 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.