2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs 2001 Volkswagen Passat
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 | 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 2001 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 108 | 430 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 336 | 207 |
| Investigations | 1 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,500 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Oldsmobile Intrigue | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 37 | 73 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 92 |
| Exterior Lighting | 41 | 30 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 48 |
| Power Train | 15 | 34 |
| Visibility | 3 | 31 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 26 |
| Suspension | 5 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 28 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue
2001 Volkswagen Passat
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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.