2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 11%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 11% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 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.
“There is something wrong with my front end the steering has been giving me problems I'm scared to drive my car. I saw on the news today that there is going to be a recall in Oldsmobile intrigues up to 1999 but my car is a 2001 and it's been giving me the same problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10052999, filed 2004-01, 58,000 miles“I have noticed a pulsation in my steering, especially as I initiate a turn. Am told by the dealer I need a new steering rack. I can't believe a steering rack has failed at 93000 miles of predominately highway driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10065723, filed 2004-04, 93,267 miles“Steering locking when turning to the left on a 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue at 78,000 miles. Rack and pinion previously replaced at 49,351 when same problem occurred in april 2004.”
NHTSA complaint #10148935, filed 2006-01, 78,000 miles“2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue exhibits clunking and poping sounds when turning at slow speeds. Seems to come from the steering/supension system. The car has about 50,000 mi. On odometer.”
NHTSA complaint #10121833, filed 2005-05, 40,000 miles“1) headlights flicker on and off and create a road hazard especially when driving in snow and rain. Oncoming traffic often flash bright lights at you because they feel you are flashing at them. 2) steering has clunking in it and has been to the dealership several times for repair. The dealership often tells me they can't find anything wrong or can't duplicate the problem though everyone who drives my car or rides in it can feel the shaking in the front end and see the steering wheel vibrating. …”
NHTSA complaint #10179263, filed 2007-01Related service bulletins
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue
41 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsInterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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