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Oldsmobile Intrigue years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 1,140 complaints about the Oldsmobile Intrigue since 1996, and 11 recalls have been issued. The 1998 model year has 510 complaints, more than any other year, led by steering and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
1,140
Recalls
11
Worst year
1998
Model years
1996-2002

Oldsmobile Intrigue years to avoid

No model year of the Oldsmobile Intrigue stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Oldsmobile Intrigue years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Oldsmobile Intrigue complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1996199719981999200020012002

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Oldsmobile Intrigue problems

All model years combined.

  • Steering
    268
  • Electrical
    254
  • Engine
    224
  • Lights
    141
  • Brakes
    120
  • Visibility
    76
  • Seat belts
    67
  • Transmission
    64
  • Suspension
    60
  • Tires
    29
  • Fuel system
    29
  • Airbags
    29

Most reported problems on the Oldsmobile Intrigue

Headlights 113Stalling 79Fire or smoke 43Harsh shifting 36Steering noise 32Power steering loss 32ABS 29Wipers 26Seat belt 16Premature wear 12

Oldsmobile Intrigue problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20028464Electrical60,00014
200174108Lights62,00036
2000-200Electrical65,257411
1999-256Engine79,000611
1998-510Steering87,524619
1997-1Electrical00
1996-1Seat belts00

Recalls 11

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Questions about the Oldsmobile Intrigue

What years of the Oldsmobile Intrigue should you avoid?

No single model year of the Oldsmobile Intrigue has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Oldsmobile Intrigue?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Oldsmobile Intrigue?

Steering, with 268 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (254) and engine (224).

How many recalls does the Oldsmobile Intrigue have?

11 recalls between 1996 and 2002. The 1999 model year has the most, with 6.

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