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Oldsmobile Intrigue 2002

The 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue has a 3.5 L engine. It gets 21 MPG combined (18 city, 27 highway), per the EPA. 3 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.

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Oldsmobile Intrigue
Representative photo of the Intrigue. It may show a different year or version. Photo: IFCAR · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · resized and cropped

Specs

Engine
3,500 cc
6
Cylinders6
TransmissionAutomatic · 4 speeds
DrivetrainFront-wheel (FWD)
Dimensions (L × W × H)4,980 × 1,870 × 1,440 mm (196.1 × 73.6 × 56.7 in)
Wheelbase2,770 mm (109.1 in)
Curb weight1,557 kg (3,433 lb)
Body styleMidsize Cars

Dimensions and weight: Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC).

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Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue 4-DR.
🇺🇸 Local data

Fuel economy (MPG)

🇺🇸 Local data
City
18 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Emissions
263 g/km
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Recalls

3 campaigns🇺🇸 Local dataNHTSA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION 14V400000 · 2014-07-03 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

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.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

STEERING 09E005000 · 2009-02-17 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.

STEERING 08E063000 · 2008-10-17 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.

Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2025-07-01 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as intended. The contact turned the key to the on position; however, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The contact stated that the vehicle started after several attempts; however, occasionally the vehicle took one o…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2018-08-29 · NHTSA

PARKED CAR AT WORK, SAT FOR 7 HOURS, WOULD NOT START AT END OF SHIFT. ACTED LIKE DEAD BATTERY BUT WITH NO CLICK. JUMP STARTED, WHILE DRIVING NOTICED THE FOLLOWING NOT WORKING: SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, TRIP MILEAGE, FUEL GAGE, DASH LIGHTS, TACHOMETER, OTHER WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP. PARKED AT HOME, SHUT ENGINE DOWN, RESTAR…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2018-06-01 · NHTSA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND THE ODOMETER FAILED TO DISPLAY THE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR TAIL LAMP FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CABLE DAHMER BUICK GMC OF INDEPENDE…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2017-09-28 · NHTSA

I HAVE A 02 OLDS INTRIGUE AND IT HAS A FLICKERING IN INTENSITY ISSUE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS A DRIVING DISTRACTION NOT JUST FOR ME BUT ANYONE IN FRONT OF ME ...AS THEY MAY FEEL BRIGHTED OR IT MAY DISTRACT THEM AND THEY MAY VERE AWAY FROM ME. I HAVE HAD PEOPLE SLOW DOWN WHEN DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME BECAUSE THEY …

SEATS 2017-02-03 · NHTSA

SEAT HEATER BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT AND MELTED MY COAT.

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES 2017-01-26 · NHTSA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT KICK INTO FIRST GEAR UNTIL AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY THREE BLOCKS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SECURITY SYSTEM LOCK. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKES JERKED AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE RIGHT AWAY. THE ABS INDICAT…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS Crash 1 injured 2016-12-19 · NHTSA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. AS A RESULT, A TRACTOR TRAILER CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND NUMEROUS TIMES ONTO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CR…

ENGINE 2016-04-10 · NHTSA

OWNER NOTICED CAR WAS GOING THREW OIL. AT FIRST NO LEAK WAS FOUND AND OWNER THOUGHT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING IT INTERNALLY. BROUGHT CAR IN FOR A DIAGNOSIS FOR ANOTHER ISSUE THAT WAS OCCURRING AT THE TIME AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR MANIFOLD. TOOK A LOOK AND IT TURNS OUT VALVE COVERS ARE LEAKIN…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2016-02-11 · NHTSA

2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR IGNITION SWITCH RECALL NOTICE REPAIRS. *SMD THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START THE BRAKE AND SECURITY LIGHTS WERE ON. *JB

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2015-12-31 · NHTSA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE SECURITY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY REPAIRED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS …

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2015-07-08 · NHTSA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ALTERNATOR EMITTED A LOUD NOISE AND NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN CONFIRMED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. …

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2015-06-10 · NHTSA

WITH NO REASON THE ENGINE WILL CUT OFF, LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER TO STEER OR MOVE. HAVE BEEN TO NUMEROUS REPAIR SHOPS AND THEY CAN NOT FIND THE CAUSE. I THINK IT IS THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE COST IS APPROXIMATELY $ 500.00. WILL GENERAL MOTORS PAY FOR THIS? SHOULD THIS NOT BE ON THE RECAL…

All 40 reports, grouped by component

Questions

What engine does the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue have?
The 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue has a 3.5 L engine.
What is the fuel economy of the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
It gets 21 MPG combined (18 city, 27 highway), per the EPA.
Does the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue have recalls?
3 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Electrical System (2014-07-03).
What are the common problems of the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
40 owners have filed complaints, most often about Electrical System.

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