1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs 1999 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 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 510 | 256 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 79 | 96 |
| Investigations | 8 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 39 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 87,762 mi | 79,300 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Oldsmobile Intrigue | Oldsmobile Intrigue |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 160 | 58 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 70 | 51 |
| Electrical System | 50 | 61 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 73 | 21 |
| Seat Belts | 51 | 10 |
| Visibility | 34 | 22 |
| Suspension | 32 | 15 |
| Engine | 29 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 30 | 9 |
| Stalling | 27 | 28 |
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 16 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 5 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 6 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
1999 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.