1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue problems
The 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue has 371 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (18%) concerns steering. After that come engine (18%) and electrical system (17%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 371 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Steering 18% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 16 and 15
- Injuries and deaths
- 17 and 4
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 151 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 | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 15 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 27 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 29 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 30 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 14 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 8 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Among the 151 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 68,000 miles. For steering specifically, the median reported mileage is about 74,000 miles (29 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 16 complaints mention a crash; 15 complaints mention a fire; 17 injuries reported; 4 deaths reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1999 ranks 2nd most-complained-about out of 5 model years of the Oldsmobile Intrigue with enough data (231 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.
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.
Recall campaign 00v044000 concerning rear seat belt: both rear shoulder belts are twisted and unable to retract from the retractors, and the clips that guide the seat belt are popping off the side panel. This prevents rear passenger from using the seat belt system, and a risk of injury to unbelted passengers in a vehicle crash. Dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that recall repairs was already performed by the previous owner.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not start. While examining the engine, exhaust fumes shot out into the contact's face. There was a recall #98v241000 regarding the engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose. The dealer was contacted who determined the vehicle was not included in a recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has not been examined or repaired.