1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue.

19982000
Complaints
371
Crashes
16
Fires
15
Injuries
17
Fatalities
4
Recalls
2

Worst 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#131 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:79,615 mi
#222 complaints

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Avg mileage:45,000 mi
#322 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:64,516 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue.

Electrical Faults
31
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,615
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,000
Steering Defects
22
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
64,516
Steering:Rack And Pinion
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,173
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
84,107
Engine Problems
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
125,087
Engine & Cooling
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
6
Avg Miles
94,845
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,034
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
71,467
Electrical System:Ignition
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
101,500
Electrical System:Horn
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Interior Lighting
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,500
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~6,881,274 vehicles.

15V701000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~1,003,556 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

14V400000Electrical System:ignition
~5,877,718 affected

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

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1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue has 371 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 31 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (31 complaints, avg 79,615 mi); Exterior Lighting:Headlights (22 complaints, avg 45,000 mi); Steering Defects (22 complaints, avg 64,516 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,514 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue include 16 crash-related reports, 15 fire reports, 17 injuries, and 4 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,881,274 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Oldsmobile Intrigue reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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