Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 509 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V701000 Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V400000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V116000 ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E063000 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT/LOSS OF STEERING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V527000 GM/STEERING GEAR BEARINGS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V044000 GM/REAR SEAT BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V103000 GM/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 155 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 68 complaints
- Seat Belts 51 complaints
- Electrical System 47 complaints
- Visibility 34 complaints
Of the 509 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 39 a fire; across all 509 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue has a high frequency of recalls and owner complaints, particularly concerning steering, brakes, and engine cooling. Persistent issues with engine oil leaks and steering elements indicate systemic vulnerabilities, adversely affecting overall reliability and long-term costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering knuckle | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| engine cooling | 75,000–105,000 miles | $350–$700 | very common |
| ignition system | 65,000–95,000 miles | $150–$350 | common |
| rack and pinion | 80,000–110,000 miles | $450–$900 | common |
| seat belts | 60,000–85,000 miles | $100–$200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 3,000 miles
- Brake inspections annually
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Steering system check every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Steering wheel vibration
- Difficulty turning the key
- Flickering headlights
- Brake pedal softness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.