Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 64 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 34 complaints
- Steering 10 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 8 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 8 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
Of the 64 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 64 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue has an average reliability rating due to frequent electrical system issues and steering problems. While the main concerns have been addressed in recalls, the common occurrence of electrical failures and intermediate steering shaft issues affects its overall dependability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| Steering shafts | 70,000–110,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| Engine cooling | 90,000–130,000 miles | $400–$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
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission service
- Coolant system flush
- Replace spark plugs
- Inspect suspension components
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Steering wheel play
- Overheating engine
- Strange noises during ignition
- Unresponsive steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.