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1994 Oldsmobile Achieva

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 19 29 23 386
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 28 22 404
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 29 22 404
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 32 24 370
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 27 21 423
3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 21 423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 94V122000

THESE VEHICLES WERE CONSTRUCTED WITH WELDS IN THE REAR COMPARTMENT PAN ASSEMBLY THAT ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO FUEL TANK LEAKAGE IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT COLLISION. THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."

Campaign 00V287000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE STARTER FAILS TO ENGAGE AND THE DRIVER HOLD THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, PRODUCING HEAT THAT CAN MELT SWITCH PARTS.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

85 complaints filed by owners for this model year (8 involving a crash, 10 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 17 Steering 15 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva?

EPA figures for the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva?

Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA for the 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva, most often about: Electrical System, Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.