Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 200 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V400000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E063000 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT/LOSS OF STEERING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V109000 GM/SUNVISOR AIR BAG LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V228003 GM/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V114000 GM/BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL LEAKS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 70 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 48 complaints
- Steering 28 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 24 complaints
- Visibility 13 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12 complaints
Of the 200 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 200 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue has numerous electrical system issues, recalls related to steering and seat belts, and frequent complaints about engine and lighting systems. These factors contribute to a below-average reliability rating and can lead to expensive repairs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | very common |
| steering | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| brakes | 50,000–90,000 miles | $250–$650 | common |
| lighting system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $100–$400 | occasional |
| engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $250–$900 | 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
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission service at 100,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Regular tire rotations every 10,000 miles
- Replace timing belt at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent electrical issues
- Steering resistance or noise
- Unresponsive brakes
- Check engine light
- Inconsistent lighting operation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.