AI Damage2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue filed 200 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and exterior lighting. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 200
- involving a crash
- 11
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 36% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 24% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 14% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 12% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 7% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 5% of all complaints
- 8 Air bags 4% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 71 complaints (36% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Exterior lighting: 48 complaints (24% of all).
- Steering: 28 complaints (14% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine and cooling: 24 complaints (12% of all).
- Service brakes: 13 complaints (7% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cylnamed in 3 complaints
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 200 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 28 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Wheels | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Consumer writes in regards to vehicle shut-off while driving and airbags never deployed. The consumer stated he was driving on a flat street, when the vehicle shut off. He went off the road and hit a wall. The consumer stated he had several keys on his key ring.
The contact stated that while driving across the intersection and making a left hand turn, the vehicle stalled without warning causing another vehicle to crash into the left side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained.
While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted independently and caused the driver to drive into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained whiplash, but did not receive medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed.
The contact crashed the vehicle into the rear of another vehicle and a fire hydrant. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The airbags did not deploy even though the vehicle was hit firmly around the passenger's side front tire and front fender and hood, the vehicle was a total loss. The steering did not seem to want to work and the seat belts did not lock in place.
Consumer states that when hit at 30mph on the front driver side of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy. Dealer notified. Nlm
I have had alot of trouble with this car. But this did it for me. I was driving I could not turn my wheel straight I was going sideways & seen to parked cars I hit them icould not straightin my wheel my at all my tire was side ways parts under my car everywhere I was injured.
Brakes malfunctioned, when pedal was applied it was like stepping on a sponge with no response from brakes. This caused loss of control, and vehicle flipped and hit an tree at 55 mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 2,043 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 6% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Intrigue has 143 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 200, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, exterior lighting, steering. Total complaints: 200. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (24%), stalls while driving (9%), A/C or heater (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2000 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.