Volvo 960 vs Oldsmobile Achieva
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Volvo 960 | Oldsmobile Achieva |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 259 | 625 |
| Model years covered | 1990–1997 | 1992–2000 |
| Worst model year | 1996 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 33 | 48 |
| Fires reported | 16 | 34 |
| Injuries reported | 20 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 26.6% | 18.6% |
Volvo 960 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
51
19.7%
Brakes
30
11.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
25
9.7%
Airbags
24
9.3%
Electrical System
23
8.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
20
7.7%
Steering
15
5.8%
Body & Structure
10
3.9%
Oldsmobile Achieva by year
What breaks
Electrical System
127
20.3%
Engine & Cooling
105
16.8%
Brakes
89
14.2%
Airbags
47
7.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
39
6.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
31
5.0%
Steering
24
3.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
22
3.5%