Oldsmobile Intrigue Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 1,138 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the Oldsmobile Intrigue (1998–2002) that have at least 5 complaints. 1998 has the most, with 510. Across all years, the part named most often is steering (268 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

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All Intrigue model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Steering268 23%
• Electrical system253 22%
• Engine cooling166 14%
• Exterior lighting136 12%
• Brakes120 10%
• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)76 6.6%
• Seat belts66 5.7%
• Transmission and drivetrain64 5.6%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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