Is the Oldsmobile Intrigue reliable?

The Oldsmobile Intrigue has 1,598 NHTSA complaints, or 23159.4 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Source: VinItel

What are common Oldsmobile Intrigue problems?

The most common Oldsmobile Intrigue problems reported to NHTSA are: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (152 complaints, 2.6% crash rate); STEERING:RACK AND PINION (101 complaints, 4.0% crash rate); STEERING (93 complaints, 8.6% crash rate); EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS (72 complaints, 1.4% crash rate); ENGINE (60 complaints, 6.7% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Oldsmobile Intrigue?

Used Oldsmobile Intrigue buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Oldsmobile Intrigue Reliability by Year

1,598 NHTSA complaints (1996–2002). Complaint rate: 23159.4 per 1,000 vehicles.

Oldsmobile Intrigue reliability varies significantly by model year. Based on 1,598 NHTSA complaints (1996–2002).

Severity Score

41173.9

Complaints

1,598

Crash Rate

4.8%

Fire Rate

4.1%

Injuries

Fatalities

Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: Avoid the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The 2001–2002 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Avoid These Years

1998

~665/yr complaints · 26 crashes

Average

1999–2000

~334/yr complaints

Better Years

2001–2002

~132/yr complaints

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Oldsmobile Intrigue — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 1998 (665)

Common Oldsmobile Intrigue Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	152	2.6%
STEERING:RACK AND PINION	101	4.0%
STEERING	93	8.6%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	72	1.4%
ENGINE	60	6.7%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	51	0.0%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	46	10.9%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	44	0.0%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	44	0.0%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	36	2.8%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
1998AVOID	—	665	26	44	View →
1999	—	371	16	15	View →
2000	—	296	19	4	View →
2001GOOD	—	173	9	1	View →
2002GOOD	—	91	6	1	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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See also: Oldsmobile Intrigueaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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