1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“This has happened twice so far. The first time, my windshield wipers stopped in a vertical position instead of the normal horizontal position. I was told by the dealer ship, that the manufacturer stated this happens due to the stopping mechanism getting wet. My warranty wouldn't cover it because it was a weather related repair. I guess I am supposed to drive my car with a big tarp over it, so that nothing gets wet? I paid $300 to get a new wiper motor etc. About 10 months later, the same thing happens. I am not paying another $300 to fix it, if it is going to keep happening. …”

“The windshield wipers started out working intermittently at first, now the wipers do not work at all. The consumer was informed by a mechanic that the wiper arm needed replacement. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.”

“Wiper blades mechanism failed; first driver's side than passenger side during this winter; initially erratic behavior under load (wind load at high speeds) than mechanical failure under snow load.”

“My window motors/regulators on the driver side have both gone out. A co-worker told me his aunt has had the same problem. The windows have to be rigged to stay up and are inoperable.”

“I own a 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue gl. To date, I have had three of the four window regulators break. There is a small plastic keeper imbedded into the otherwise metal regulator track, that secures both ends of the cable that transports the window up and down on its track. In all cases, this plastic keeper has broken, thus releasing one or both ends of the regulator cable, causing the window mechanism to fail, and allowing the window to fall down inside the door. I have temporarily secured the windows in the up position to keep the weather out. …”