MYRModel Year Report

1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue

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1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
256
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 510 complaints 1998 1999: 256 complaints 1999 256 2000: 200 complaints 2000 2001: 108 complaints 2001 2002: 64 complaints 2002
1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 510 complaints 1998 1999: 256 complaints 1999 256 2000: 200 complaints 2000 2001: 108 complaints 2001 2002: 64 complaints 2002
1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 510 complaints 1998 1999: 256 complaints 1999 256 2000: 200 complaints 2000 2001: 108 complaints 2001 2002: 64 complaints 2002

1999: 256 complaints

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YearComplaints
19961
19971
1998510
1999256
2000200
2001108
200264

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

25% · 65 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and steering wheel/handle bar.

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Electrical system

24% · 62 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and horn.

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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, 2014-09-18

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, 2003-09-23

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-02-02

Engine and engine cooling

20% · 52 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIRE
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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, 2012-06-04

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, 2000-07-10

Exterior lighting

11% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and turn signal.

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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, 1999-08-12

Visibility

9% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

CRASHINJURY
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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.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-03

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    1998-05-30Exterior lighting98V102000 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…

    Remedy: Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.

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    1998-10-19Engine and engine cooling98V241000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a heater hose clip.

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    1999-07-07Engineering analysisClosed 2000-02-22 Rear shoulder belt malfunction
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    2000-08-30Seat belts00V044000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove any twists from the rear shoulder belt(S) and install clips to the belt web guide to prevent twisting.

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    2002-01-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-04-15 Headlamps dim/flicker
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    2002-10-22Engineering analysisClosed 2004-03-09 Engine compartment fires
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    2008-10-16Steering08E063000 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…

    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.

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    2009-02-23Steering09E005000 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…

    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…

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    2009-04-09Engine and engine cooling09V116000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engineâ’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engineâ’s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension…

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    2014-09-08Electrical system14V400000 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.

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    2016-02-19Engine and engine cooling15V701000 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 engine’s front valve cover and gasket.

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 65 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 62 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 52 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V102000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 98V241000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 00V044000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 08E063000 · Steering
  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
  • Recall 09V116000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 14V400000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 15V701000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.