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#BS-1998-OLDINT-521B

1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Based on reports from 665 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
665
Crashes
26
Fires
44
Recalls
8
TSBs
79
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 665 complaints, 26 crashes, 44 fires, and 8 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.7x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

engine stalls dies while driving

4 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
2

dash lights all come on and car shuts down

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
3

car caught on fire

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Steering:rack And PinionHIGH

68 owners reported steering:rack and pinion issues — failures commonly reported around 88K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

12
0–30K
32
30–60K
65
60–90K
39
90–120K
30
120–150K
30
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (65 reports) • Median: 88K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering:rack And Pinion (68 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Steering:rack And Pinion68 (10%)
Engine53 (8%)
Steering42 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip35 (5%)
Electrical23 (3%)
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar23 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor22 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline19 (3%)

1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering:rack And Pinion Issues

Steering:rack And Pinion complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, with 68 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 88,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 88K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, with 53 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, with 42 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, with 35 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

96
00
78
01
30
02
49
03
69
04
27
05
8
06
12
07
7
08
21
09
10
10
12
11
8
12
24
14
7
15
30
16
1
17
1
18
1
19
2
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (8 recalls)

00V044000Aug 2000

SEAT BELTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELTS THAT COULD TWIST, ALLOWING THE WEBBING TO BE JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR. WHEN THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING BECOMES JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR, THE SEAT BELT BECOMES UNUSABLE.

03V527000Feb 2004

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.

08E063000Oct 2008

STEERING

DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WELD CONNECTING THE INNER TUBE TO THE OUTER TUBE MAY BE DEFECTIVE.

09E005000Feb 2009

STEERING

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

09V116000Apr 2009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Oldsmobile Intrigue is the 2001 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

665

Class avg

246

2.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 665 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Oldsmobile Intrigue Model Years

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1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue is related to the steering:rack and pinion, with 68 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue reliable?
The 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue has 665 complaints, 26 crash reports, and 44 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue have any recalls?
Yes, the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue has 8 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Oldsmobile Intrigue problems start?
Based on 208 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 88,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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