1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 665
- 2 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING:RACK AND PINION
- 68 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 26 reported crashes · 13 injuries · 44 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#730
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Oldsmobile median
+505
median 160 across 49 Oldsmobile records
Vs 1996-2000
+397
median 268 complaints in 623 records
Top component share
17%
Steering: 110 complaints
What owners report fails — 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
- STEERING:RACK AND PINION 68
- STEERING 42
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 35
- ENGINE 29
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 24
2 recalls on record for the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
- NHTSA 15V701000 · 2016 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- NHTSA 14V400000 · 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue reliable?
NHTSA has 665 consumer complaints on record for the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering:rack and pinion (68 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
Owners most often report problems with: steering:rack and pinion (68), steering (42), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (35), engine (29). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.