Is the Oldsmobile Intrigue Reliable?

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

45/100
Fair

Reliability Score

21
Total Recalls
815
Owner Complaints
22
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths

Own a Oldsmobile Intrigue? Check your specific VIN for a full history report.

Oldsmobile Intrigue Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
20023552
54
Fair
20014911
50
Fair
200041244
48
Fair
1999417891
38
Poor
199863676
37
Poor

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

How the Intrigue Compares to Similar Vehicles

Oldsmobile Intrigue45/100
Sedan Category Average72/100

The Intrigue scores 27 points below the average sedan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

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 45/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 21 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 54/100 with 3 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.

More Oldsmobile Intrigue Research

Check a Specific Oldsmobile Intrigue VIN

Model-level reliability scores show general trends. A VIN-specific report reveals the exact history of any individual vehicle — accidents, odometer records, auction events, and open recalls.

Run a Free VIN Report →