2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 16%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 16% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“With no reason the engine will cut off, leaving me with no power to steer or move. Have been to numerous repair shops and they can not find the cause. I think it is the electrical switch that needs to be replaced. The cost is approximately $ 500.00. Will general motors pay for this? Should this not be on the recall list? This is highly dangerous as someone could hit me when it stalls.”
NHTSA complaint #10724649, filed 2015-06, 35,000 miles“Power steering failure. When pulling out of a tight parking place the power steering started making noises. After exiting the parking place the power steering is sluggish, but not all of the time. This is a safety issue as some time you can turn with no problem, other time it takes additional effort to move the steering. You never know what to expect!! I suppose it could totally fail at any time also!! The Oldsmobile garage (burke) has ordered a new power steering pump and will install it next week at a cost of five hundred and ninth four dollars to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10098269, filed 2004-11, 43,500 miles“Engine cuts off, no ability to steer or control. Have to turn of key and restart have taken to several auto repair places and they can not find anything to fix. This happen when driving, also when stopped at red light, and it is dangerous to drive, not knowing when it will cut off.”
NHTSA complaint #10627415, filed 2014-08, 40,000 miles“Consumer was backing out of the garage and the steering wheel failed. Consumer was unable to turn or move the vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the steering pump/housing shaft, and bolt needed to be replaced. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that steering pump/housing shaft, and bolt needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10101866, filed 2004-11, 30,368 miles“2002 olds Intrigue gx. Bought it 3 weeks ago. Not sure if this happened all at once or gradually over a period of about 3 hours-- my spouse was driving the car. Power steering stopped working when turning to the left; still works for right turns. It is very difficult to turn at city driving speeds (10 - 35 MPH), and nearly impossible to turn when parking. Power steering fluid level is okay. No repairs yet by the dealer. We should not have to pay for repairs!!! This poses enough of a danger, even if you know of it in advance and are strong enough to turn the wheel manually. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184482, filed 2007-03Related service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue
34 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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