Is the Oldsmobile Intrigue Reliable?

19982002 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

76/100
Good

Reliability Score

20
Total Recalls
815
Owner Complaints
22
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths

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Oldsmobile Intrigue Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
20022552
86
Excellent
20014911
80
Excellent
200041244
77
Good
1999517891
65
Good
199853676
71
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Intrigue Compares to Similar Vehicles

Oldsmobile Intrigue76/100
Sedan Category Average72/100

The Intrigue scores 4 points above the average sedan — a strong result.

Known Oldsmobile Intrigue Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
75
STEERING
52
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
52
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
35
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
31
ENGINE
26

Based on 815 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Oldsmobile Intrigue reliable?+

The Oldsmobile Intrigue scores 76/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 20 recall campaigns and 815 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Intrigue is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2002 Intrigue achieved the highest reliability score of 86/100 with 2 recalls and 55 complaints.

How many miles does a Intrigue last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Oldsmobile Intrigue owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Intrigue will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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