1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue electrical system problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The engine had a fire and the ignition switch is very hard Do turn, it would be available for inspection. The fire happen while driving down the highway. I have an appointment set with dealership. No prior inspections have been made and no indications of anything.”
filed Feb 10, 2024
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue. The contact stated that the horn failed. The failure recurred several times intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.”
filed Feb 19, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag systemCampaign 14V400000 · Jul 3, 2014
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Intrigue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Intrigue | 34 | 53% |
| 2001 Intrigue | 37 | 34% |
| 2000 Intrigue | 71 | 36% |
| 1999 Intrigue | 61 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.