Windshield wipers stopped/parked in the straight up position, causing visibility issues. Only happens when it gets cold .
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue visibility complaints
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All three problems (ABS failure/ windshield wipers/ oil leak) described by dealer as "very common" for 1998 oldsmobile intrigues. Mr
If driving at 45mph vehicle will heavily vibrate, also steering column will make a popping noise while turning. Dealer will be notified.*ak consumer stated the steering shaft had been replaced twice, due to a popping noise, the rear passenger windopw sticks.
Windshiled wipers are not working. Contacted dealer, and dealer will take a look at vehicle. *ak
Have also had to have the door panels replaced due to bubbling within the first year, besides the problems with the windows noted in the survey, I am now replacing the cables on the two left side windows due to kinking leaving the windows inoperable.
Windshield wipers work intermittenly. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that is was consumer's fault that windshield wipers would not work. Consumer has had windshield wipers replaced already twice.
Engine/transmission whine reported to dealer at 31360 miles (dealer could not duplicate). Transmission failed at 40976 miles (engine revs rose and car slowed - on interstate at 65 MPH), transaxle replaced and whine no longer present. Even out of warranty, oldsmobile paid hafl of the $2800.00 bill, but feel that failure at this mileage is totally unacceptable. Complaint to olds at their web site got a response that they are sorry, its out of warranty. Bearing in HVAC motor failed at 34909 miles. Clunk in steering fixed by replacement of steering rack and interim shaft.
Intermittent failure of all ventilation system components after one hour of operation resulting in no air flow in the passnger compartment, during inclement weather which results in fog there is no way to clear the windows resulting in poor visibility. Nlm
I have had two drivers side windshield wiper failures with this vehicle. The dealer had "tighented" a bolt after the first failure. It didnt take long for the wiper to quit working again. The first failure was during a very heavy rain - the second was while using the wiper washer control - why cant they fix this problem.
There has been about 10 attempts to have steering problem corrected pump & rack has been replaced and still have a problem rear brakes warped dealer refused to fix would do only front defective pitted rotors under warr.problems reported when first purch.car steering is a danger wanted to return car too many repairs and not fixed
Windshield wipers failed to park correctly. They park up in the field of view.
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions due defective bolts. Please give any further details.
Vehicle was parked. Tried to open passenger's side power window and had trouble opening it. Finally, opened and it pulled the rubber moulding down. This has happened to the passenger's front window. Also back seat driver window moulding coming off, could cause water damage.
While driving windshield wipers are making loud noises . Consumer has contacted the dealer in this matter.
Due to the location of the water hose, the hose is too close to the engine block, causing the hose to melt. Consumer has contacted goodyear, goodyear has replaced the water hose.
Rear windshield.
Windshield.
Rear window shattered while vehicle was parked. Nlm
Steering column knocks and grinds when driving, turning and stopping.
Windshield wipers parking improperly and occasionally fail.
Dash board lights went off while driving. Yh
Driver's side window molding trim failed. Mjs
Steering shaft failed.
Distortion in lower left (driver's side) of windshield
Glare from the dashboard is reflecting onto the windshield, causing loss of visibility, cannot see, which could result in an accident.
While driving vehicle in rain the windshield wiper broke. Took in to dealer, they tightened a bolt that was holding the wiper. *ak
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