Oldsmobile Intrigue Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 254 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Oldsmobile Intrigue across 6 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (71). The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (13% of reports).
- 254electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 33 of 254 complaints (13%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 136 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 254 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 6 an injury.
Oldsmobile Intrigue electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Intrigue | 34 | 53% | 80,000 |
| 2001 Intrigue | 37 | 34% | 70,310 |
| 2000 Intrigue | 71 | 36% | 100,000 |
| 1999 Intrigue | 61 | 24% | 79,150 |
| 1998 Intrigue | 50 | 10% | 94,725 |
| 1997 Intrigue | 1 | 100% | 90,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
The engine had a fire and the ignition switch is very hard Do turn, it would be available for inspection. The fire happen while driving down the highway. I have an appointment set with dealership. No prior inspections have been made and no indications of anything.
Vehicle shut off while driving. Car wonât start or crank now. IGNITION SWITCH . SECURITY SYSTEM FAILURE
Trouble starting the car on occasion, "misfiring" on occasion and outright no starting led us to have the crankshaft sensor, starter and camshaft sensor (twice) replaced, at a cost of over $900.00. Further we responded to recall n140350 "unintended ignition key rotation". The dealer replaced a…
Failure of 2 power window regulators within 1 year. Window fell during normal driving.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Oldsmobile Intrigues have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 254 owner complaints about electrical system for the Oldsmobile Intrigue. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Oldsmobile Intrigue electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Oldsmobile Intrigue?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 33 of 254 complaints.
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