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2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue Air bags Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
4%of 200 total for the year
Median mileage
140,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 4% of the 200 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“While turning left across traffic the vehicle seemed to not want to drive forward and then was hit broad side by another vehicle. The airbags did not deploy even though the vehicle was hit firmly around the passenger's side front tire and front fender and hood, the vehicle was a total loss. The steering did not seem to want to work and the seat belts did not lock in place.”

NHTSA complaint #10606833, filed 2014-06, 125,000 miles

“The ignition switch while driving if you use blinker the car will shut off the dummy lights come on and off when there's no need for them and now the car wont start”

NHTSA complaint #10837357, filed 2016-02, 140,000 miles

“The contact owned a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted independently and caused the driver to drive into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained whiplash, but did not receive medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 202,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10637258, filed 2014-09, 202,000 miles

“Brakes malfunctioned, when pedal was applied it was like stepping on a sponge with no response from brakes. This caused loss of control, and vehicle flipped and hit an tree at 55 MPH. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #877366, filed 2001-01

“The contact owned a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and the steering wheel seized. The contact crashed the vehicle into the rear of another vehicle and a fire hydrant. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #10637279, filed 2014-09

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200235%
200155%
200084%
199931%
1998102%

Other parts of the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Electrical system
71 complaints
Exterior lighting
48 complaints
Steering
28 complaints
Engine cooling
24 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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