1998 Ford Taurus vs 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Ford Taurus | 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 545 | 510 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 191 | 79 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 61 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 39 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,500 mi | 87,762 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Oldsmobile Intrigue |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 40 | 160 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 74 | 73 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 62 | 70 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 111 | 5 |
| Suspension | 59 | 32 |
| Power Train | 69 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 50 |
| Seat Belts | 28 | 51 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 19 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 23 |
| Rust / corrosion | 16 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 30 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 16 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 7 |
1998 Ford Taurus
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.