Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
256Complaints
8Recalls
11Crashes
14Fires
15Injured
3Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (12.1% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS13 · 5.1%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE12 · 4.7%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION10 · 3.9%
Percentages are the share of the 256 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
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 risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
THIS COULD PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM, AND A RISK OF INJURY TO AN UNBELTED PERSON IN A CRASH WOULD BE INCREASED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
IF A COOLANT LEAK WERE TO OCCUR, AND LEAKING COOLANT CONTACTED THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD RESULT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WHILE TRAVELING IN COLD WEATHER, THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS KEPT DIMMING AND RETURNING TO NORMAL. *SLC”NHTSA complaint 785206 — filed 12/29/2000 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“WHILE DRIVING, DASH LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS, AND RUNNING LAMPS FLICKER OFF AND ON, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *SLC”NHTSA complaint 875844 — filed 12/01/2000 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (HEADLIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, FAN AND TAIL LIGHTS) ALL FLICKER ON & OFF OFTEN MAKING IT HAZARDOUS DRIVING.”NHTSA complaint 736150 — filed 11/11/2000 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 31 of 256 NHTSA complaints (12.1%), followed by exterior lighting:headlights (22), steering (22), steering:rack and pinion (22). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue have?
256 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, and 15 reported injuries. 3 deaths were reported.
Does the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue have any recalls?
Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15V701000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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