1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 510 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 2% of the 510 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The right front turn signal/running lights continuously went out without warning. This was due to the same defect described in recall 04v547000 for the drl turn signal bulb replacement, but this make/ model was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10101515, filed 2004-12, 57,000 miles“Turn signal malfunction - my car turn signal do not work either. The dealership did not know what the issue was and wanted to explore the electrical system .”
NHTSA complaint #10138615, filed 2005-10, 80,000 miles“The events leading up to the failure is just turning the car on. The failure is the daytime/signal lights, it occurs now up to 3 times a week. After putting a new light in its place within the next day the light is burning out at the connection part. As of right now nothing is being don to correct the problem but buying $5 light bulbs 2 to 3 times a week.”
NHTSA complaint #10262090, filed 2009-03“Recall id 75918- engine and engine cooling gmc owner center, I own a 1998 Oldsmobile and has had several problems with the window regulators failing, signal lights, electrical, cooling system and coolant warning light since owning the vehicle in 2000. Engine and gaskets have blown, water temp has blown and after costly repairs, the low coolant light still goes off and on. Dealership always have to have light on to detect issues and still never detect anything. …”
NHTSA complaint #10449652, filed 2012-02“4/11/2000, replaced intermittant steering shaft, replaced steering shaft, replaced steering rack and pinion and adjusted front toe. 5/25/00, replaced master switch assy. Fog light repaired. Damaged shift indicator light, inoperable bulbs, lamps replaced. Mirror light repaired. 6/01/00, vehicle towed in, new battery replacement,”
NHTSA complaint #9002341, filed 2001-04Related recalls
- 98V103000May 18, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The owner manuals do not contain the requirement information pertaining to the vehicle headlamp aiming device. This…Covers: Oldsmobile Intrigue 1998
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
160 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsEngine cooling
70 complaintsSeat belts
51 complaintsElectrical system
50 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
36 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsTires
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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