Oldsmobile Intrigue Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,140 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file for the Oldsmobile Intrigue, across 7 model years (1996–2002). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (510). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Oldsmobile Intrigue years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Intrigue year: 1998, 1999, 2000. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 Intrigue: 510 complaints, 6 recalls
- 1999 Intrigue: 256 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2000 Intrigue: 200 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1996 Intrigue: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1997 Intrigue: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2002 Intrigue: 64 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Oldsmobile Intrigue problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 268 | 5 | 12 |
| Electrical System problems | 254 | 6 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 166 | 5 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 136 | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 111 | 5 | 7 |
| Visibility | 73 | 5 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 67 | 5 | 2 |
| Power Train | 64 | 5 | 2 |
| Engine | 60 | 5 | 4 |
| Suspension | 60 | 5 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 5 | 22 |
| Tires | 28 | 5 | 2 |
| Structure | 24 | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 23 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 4 | 2 |
| Wheels | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Oldsmobile Intrigue problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2000: electrical system (71)
- 1999: electrical system (61) · steering (58) · engine and engine cooling (51)
- 1998: steering (160) · service brakes, hydraulic (73) · engine and engine cooling (70) · seat belts (51) · electrical system (50)
All Oldsmobile Intrigue model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Intrigue | 64 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2001 Intrigue | 108 | 3 | — | Exterior Lighting | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2000 Intrigue | 200 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 Intrigue | 256 | 6 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 Intrigue | 510 | 6 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 Intrigue | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1996 Intrigue | 1 | 0 | — | Seat Belts |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Oldsmobile Intrigue years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1998 (510), 1999 (256), 2000 (200) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Intrigue year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Oldsmobile Intrigue?
Steering, with 268 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Intrigue have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.