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1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Engine Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
6%of 256 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine of the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 6% of the 256 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The ignition switch -- which was replaced in 2012 with a new GM dealer part -- turns by itself to the acc setting while driving (engine cuts out and power steering loses power). I suspect that this is related to the GM ignition switch recall problem, but since this model is not on the recall list, I am encountering a challenge to get it repaired. Please phone only -- not an e-mail user.”

NHTSA complaint #10604263, filed 2014-06, 85,000 miles

“Car will not start, not turn over or anything. Security light will come on while driving. Never know when the car will start. Have been towed to mechanic 3 times in 72 hrs. He has checked all connections and all are good. He can find nothing wrong. Will start a few times then nothing. Mechanic has put on his code reader and nothing comes up. Car will just turn off whenever. Have read many forums and tons of people are having this same problem”

NHTSA complaint #10919700, filed 2016-10, 79,300 miles

“The fan for the heat and air conditioning keeps failing to work, the front turn signal either burns out in 4 days or won't work at all even with professionally installed all new bulbs.the engine keeps running even when I remove the key from the ignition.”

NHTSA complaint #10579195, filed 2014-04, 36,000 miles

“Engine and everything electrical stops instantly. Everything shuts off. During restart the vehicle cranks longer (5-6 seconds) before starting and misses for 3-4 seconds. Then runs strong as if nothing happened. Some times turn signals will stop working after a restart and other times the turn signals will stop working whether the vehicle stalled or not. At higher speeds (45mph +) the vehicle will frequently shut off but instantly come back on.”

NHTSA complaint #10524248, filed 2013-07, 37,000 miles

“Speedometer, tempature gage on the opposite side. Car still over heats after extensive repairs. Cooling fans stays on while off. Potential fire because of oil compartment fire. Visible leak.”

NHTSA complaint #10897405, filed 2016-08, 247,967 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200258%
200155%
200053%
1999166%
1998296%

Other parts of the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Electrical system
61 complaints
Steering
58 complaints
Engine cooling
51 complaints
Exterior lighting
29 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaints
Brakes
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Equipment
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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