Oldsmobile Achieva

19921998 · 32 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
22
Best
26

The Oldsmobile Achieva has been tested by the EPA across 32 different configurations spanning model years 1992 through 1998. Over this period, the Achieva has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 26 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1998
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600193023MPG
1998
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500203024MPG
1998
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1997
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1997
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600203023MPG
1997
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1996
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1996
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600203023MPG
1996
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1995
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1995
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700192822MPG
1995
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192922MPG
1995
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1995
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1994
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1994
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700182822MPG
1994
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192922MPG
1994
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500213224MPG
1994
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
1994
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1993
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
1993
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1993
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1993
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500213224MPG
1993
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
1993
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1992
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
1992
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
1992
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192922MPG
1992
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300223226MPG
1992
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172720MPG
1992
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG

Historical Efficiency

1998
24
1997
23
1996
23
1995
23
1994
24
1993
24
1992
26

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Achieva) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Oldsmobile Achieva. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Achieva/Alero grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
14
Total Deaths
10

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
0.0%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
7.1%
DUI Involved
7.1%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

71%
Front
14%
Side
14%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2019
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2018
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2017
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2015
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2014
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.83

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1998
1
1997
1
1996
6
1994
2
1993
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory