1997 Oldsmobile Achieva electrical system problems

18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva — 29% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

29%

share of all complaints

—

median reported incident mileage

0 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile achieva. The contact stated that he attempted to start the ignition repeatedly to no avail. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they advised that the failure was related to the electrical system. The vehicle was repaired yet…”
filed Mar 7, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile achieva. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start when the key was inserted into the ignition. As of september 28, 2007, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle. There is a recall for the electrical system: ignition: switch (nhtsa…”
filed Sep 28, 2007

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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