1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue problems
The 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue has 665 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (26%) concerns steering. After that come engine (15%) and brakes (14%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 665 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Steering 27% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 26 and 44
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 208 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 26 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 46 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 33 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 25 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 17 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 19 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 13 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 9 |
What the data shows
Among the 208 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 88,000 miles. For steering specifically, the median reported mileage is about 75,000 miles (71 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 26 complaints mention a crash; 44 complaints mention a fire; 13 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1998 ranks 1st most-complained-about out of 5 model years of the Oldsmobile Intrigue with enough data (340 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 6 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue. While driving 3 MPH, the vehicle caught fire under the hood. The contact stopped the vehicle and extinguished the fire with a rag. He burned his fingers in the process. He allowed the vehicle to cool down and noticed that it started back up roughly. He then taped the two burned spark plugs. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 09v116000. The dealer repaired the spark plugs. The manufacturer has not been notified.
Car was stopped and waiting to make a left hand turn. Was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer going 50-55 MPH. When car was struck, it was pushed across highway and struck guardrail at more than 10 MPH, according to witness. Neither front airbag deployed. Possible defect either in system, itself, or in mfg. Process??
When traveling at 25-35 mp and depressing the brake pedal to make a gradual stop, the brakes started grabbing. Pedal traveled to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing an accident. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Consumer has been to the doctor several times for leg, neck, and back strain because of this accident. *slc
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact stated that while making a u-turn, the vehicle suddenly stalled causing the power steering and power brakes to also stop working. The contact lost control of the vehicle during the incident and crashed into a curb. The contact suffered a neck injury. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle in the garage, flames emitted from the engine compartment. The vehicle was inspected by a technician, who stated that the fuel line was faulty causing the fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed. A fire and police reports were filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 10/29/14 updated 7/15/15