1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 66 complaints for the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 66 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 34% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
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.
Steering problem in 1999 oldsmobile intrigue. Diagnosed independently by two non-oldsmobile repair shops as: replacement of rack & pinion steering system, lower control arm & bushings need replacement. When entering left turns, it feels as though power steering has cut out, requiring much effort to continue turn. Current mileage approximately 57000. Car is currently in a local oldsmobile repair facility/dealership being diagnosed. Oldsmobile customer service shows no current recall.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
- Engine 65 complaints
- Electrical system 63 complaints
- Lighting 34 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 22 complaints
- Suspension 16 complaints