2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Intrigue years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. That ranks 5th out of 7 Intrigue model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (34 complaints, 53%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 64owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 34 | 53% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 16% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 13% | 20,184 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 13% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 8% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% | 121,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% | 61,905 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 5% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 37,400 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 9,671 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 132,633 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 29,442 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 29,442 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as intended. The contact turned the key to the on position; however, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The contact stated that the vehicle started after several attempts; however, occasionally…
Parked car at work, sat for 7 hours, would not start at end of shift. Acted like dead battery but with no click. Jump started, while driving noticed the following not working: speedometer, odometer, trip mileage, fuel gage, dash lights, tachometer, other warning lights lit up. Parked at home, shut…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power and the odometer failed to display the mileage of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the exterior tail lamp failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to cable dahmer…
I have a 02 olds intrigue and it has a flickering in intensity issue with the headlights. This is a driving distraction not just for me but anyone in front of me ...as they may feel brighted or it may distract them and they may vere away from me. I have had people slow down when directly in front…
Seat heater burned through the seat and melted my coat.
Other Oldsmobile Intrigue years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 64 | 1 |
| 2001 Intrigue | 108 | 3 |
| 2000 Intrigue | 200 | 4 |
| 1999 Intrigue | 256 | 6 |
| 1998 Intrigue | 510 | 6 |
| 1997 Intrigue | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Intrigue | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Intrigue model years, the 2002 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.