1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 510 |
| 1999 | 256 |
| 2000 | 200 |
| 2001 | 108 |
| 2002 | 64 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
25% of complaints: steering — 65 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion and steering wheel/handle bar.
CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH24% of complaints: electrical system — 62 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and horn.
CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
ON THE MORNING OF JULY 5 2008, MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE SHE WAS A MILE FROM HOME WHEN SHE RAN OFF OF THE EDGE OF THE ROAD AND WHEN SHE TRIED TO PULL HER CAR BACK ONTO THE HIGHWAY SHE COULD NOT CONTROL IT, THE CAR WENT...
NHTSA ODI report, 20140918
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20030923
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD, PULLED OVER, AND WITHIN MINUTES, FLAMES HAD ENGULFED VEHICLE. TOTAL LOSS. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20000202
20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 52 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP AND EXIT THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120604
WHILE DRIVNG ABOUT 10-15 MPH, DRIVER HIT A POTHOLE AND VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF. THIS ALSO HAPPENED ON JULY 10TH, AFTER VEHICLE HIT A SMALL BUMP. VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN AFTER SITTING FOR A WHILE. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20000710
11% of complaints: exterior lighting — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights and turn signal.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I CUT MY FINGER ON THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY, WHILE PLACING A PIECE OF LUGGAGE IN THE TRUNK. LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS RAZOR SHARP ALL ALONG EDGE. VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE MODIFIED.
NHTSA ODI report, 19990812
9% of complaints: visibility — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY CONDITIONS, VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WIPERS FROZE MAKING VISIBILITY IMPOSSIBLE, IN RESULT VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
NHTSA ODI report, 20030103
SAFETY TIMELINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OWNER MANUALS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIREMENT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING DEVICE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMV
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN OWNER MANUAL'S INSERT WHICH CONTAINS THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION.
Campaign 98V102000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT A HEATER HOSE CLIP WHICH COULD ALLOW THE HOSE TO SAG AND CONTACT THE OXYGEN SENSOR
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEATER HOSE CLIP.
Campaign 98V241000 — check if this car was fixed
REAR SHOULDER BELT MALFUNCTION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELTS THAT COULD TWIST, ALLOWING THE WEBBING TO BE JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR. WHEN THE SHOULDER BE
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE ANY TWISTS FROM THE REAR SHOULDER BELT(S) AND INSTALL CLIPS TO THE BELT WEB GUIDE TO PREVENT TWISTING.
Campaign 00V044000 — check if this car was fixed
HEADLAMPS DIM/FLICKER
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOL
Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.
Campaign 08E063000 — check if this car was fixed
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEM
Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT D
Campaign 09E005000 — check if this car was fixed
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPP
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINEÂS FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINEÂS PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE
Campaign 09V116000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Campaign 14V400000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engineÂs front valve cover and gasket.
Campaign 15V701000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (65 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (62 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (52 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 98V102000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 98V241000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V044000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 08E063000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09E005000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09V116000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V400000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.