Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 256 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 #00V044000 GM/REAR SEAT BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V241000 GM/HEATER HOSE CLIP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V102000 GM/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 61 complaints
- Steering 57 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 50 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 29 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20 complaints
- Visibility 20 complaints
Of the 256 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 256 complaints, owners report 15 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue suffers from frequent engine oil leaks, ignition system issues, and steering component problems. Numerous recalls and high owner complaint counts highlight systemic issues that may lead to significant maintenance demands and costs over time, resulting in a below-average reliability and ownership experience.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ignition system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $150–$500 | very common |
| engine oil leaks | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$700 | common |
| steering components | 60,000–100,000 miles | No reliable estimate | common |
| cooling system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $250–$600 | occasional |
| electrical system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Replace timing belt at 100,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 50,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Fuel filter replacement every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Oil smell in cabin
- Difficulty starting engine
- Steering wheel play
- Overheating engine
- Dimming or flickering lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.