1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 63 complaints for the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 63 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 3
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries, 3 deaths.
What owners wrote
Vehicle engine shuts off on speeds anywhere from 30-65 MPH while driving. Have taken vehicle to repair shop but unable to duplicate...the following information is a very likely possibility however unable to determine since car has been destroyed. **************will provide VIN number when I can locate it*********
Vehicle engine shuts off at speeds between 35-65 MPH resulting in loss of steering capabilities. Which is a possible cause of accident on 7/5/03 that resulted in death and injury.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
- Steering 66 complaints
- Engine 65 complaints
- Lighting 34 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 22 complaints
- Suspension 16 complaints