Oldsmobile Intrigue Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Oldsmobile Intrigue model year (1998–2002) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Oldsmobile Intrigue Years to Avoid
5 recalls · 367 complaints
6 reported injuries
Top issue: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Problem score: 394
4 recalls · 178 complaints
9 reported injuries
1 reported death
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 213
3 recalls · 124 complaints
4 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 141
Best Oldsmobile Intrigue Years to Buy
1 recall · 55 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 62
2 recalls · 91 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 99
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Oldsmobile Intrigue — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 55 | 2 | — | 62 | Good |
| 2001 | 2 | 91 | 1 | — | 99 | Good |
| 2000 | 3 | 124 | 4 | — | 141 | Caution |
| 1999 | 4 | 178 | 9 | 1 | 213 | Caution |
| 1998 | 5 | 367 | 6 | — | 394 | Avoid |
All 5 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Oldsmobile Intrigue Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Intrigue models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Intrigue should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue if possible. It has 5 recalls, 367 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 394 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Intrigue to buy?+
The 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 62. It has only 1 recall and 55 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Intrigue has the fewest problems?+
The 2002, 2001 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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