- Worst Model Year:
- 1997
- Worst Complaint:
- starts but won't stay running
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Oldsmobile Achieva (although feel free to add yours here) -- probably because it's so old, no one bothers to post complaints anymore.
The 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 1997 Achieva for starts but won't stay running.
Worst Reported Problems with the Achieva
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#1: starts but won't stay running on the 1997 Achieva
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#2: check engine and check oil lights stay on on the 1993 Achieva
Latest Owner Complaints About the Achieva
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engine misfire -- 1997 Achieva:
when idle it jerks/hesitates badly. embarrassed when sitting at a stop light and my whole body is slightly jerking that I sing to have it look like I'm moving with the song. Had it put on the machine to see what's wrong and the mechanic says that he's never seen anything like this, all 4 cylinders ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1997 Achieva owners.
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hesitates/jerks while driving -- 1997 Achieva:
Does anyone have an idea why, after replacing the sensors that this hesitation/jerk still happens? Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1997 Achieva owners.
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car won't start/security light flashing -- 1997 Achieva:
Car would not restart, Security light flashing. Had it towed to the dealership who said it was a diode behind the instrument panel, but I suspect they just re-set it. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1997 Achieva owners.
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dash and lights don't work with ignition -- 1997 Achieva:
The lights don't come on when the key is turned to on position. It will turn over but not start. It originally got worse after the car was warmed up. It will try to run on starting fluid, so I'm guessing an intermittent short that is also on the same circuit as the fuel pump. Otherwise a good ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1997 Achieva owners.
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won't turn over -- 1992 Achieva:
this car is o k when it's running but to do any work on it is just terrible worst car i ever had to work on ,if there are worse cars to monkey wrench let me know i'll stay the heck away from them.thx Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1992 Achieva owners.