1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 256 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 2% of the 256 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,500 miles.
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.
“Dad: the consumer stated that the headlights had come on and had gone off intermittently and the cruise control was not working. The dealer could not identify the cause of the problem. This problem had been happening for two months. The consumer had no consultation with the manufacturer. (11/22/05) the problem was found to be a failing ignition switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10140363, filed 2005-10, 60,000 miles“While driving at 40 MPH all electrical components went out. Dashboard lights went blank, and speedometer began winding forward and backwards. Windows began to roll up and down, while the headlights began to blink off and on. Dealer checked the problem but couldn't find the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #10061572, filed 2004-03, 45,000 miles“The problem with the vehicle is that when the throttle position sensor failed instead of slowing or stopping the vehicle it would cause the vehicle to speed up, the best discription I can give is that while driving down the interstate on july 30 I was driving at 65mph when I removed my foot from the accelerator the car accelerated to 70mph and I had to apply the breakes before the car would slow down and when the brakes were released the vehicle would speed backup without any movement of the accelerator peddle, I contacted the factory and made them aware of the problem thay recorded all the…”
NHTSA complaint #765331, filed 2002-08“1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition key recall notice. The consumer stated the ignition module and crank sensor were replaced several times. A recent problem developed, where the consumer was unable to turn the vehicle off. There were other times, when the vehicle would not start. Also, while driving, the headlights would come on and then go out. When the cruise control was set, it would disengage by itself and air only blew out of the right double vent and the left double vent blew out hot air.”
NHTSA complaint #10668005, filed 2015-02“Power surges when consumer hears the fan motor . Then vehicle would be slowing down. Also, when consumer has headlights on at night, they get brighter and dimmer when he applies the accelerator.”
NHTSA complaint #859885, filed 2000-04Related service bulletins
- 10017568Sep 1, 2005Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
61 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsEngine cooling
51 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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