2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
Worst 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 23 | 1 | — | 81,331 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 44,295 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | 1 | — | 102,200 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 89,300 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Relay | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,877,718 vehicles.
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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2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue reliable?
What are common problems with the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
How safe is the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
Does the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
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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