1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Engine Problems

Which parts fail

• Engine
  17
• Engine › Gasoline
  12
• Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
  3
• Cooling system
  2
• Cooling system › Fan
  1
• Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
  1

Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  413%
• 25k–50k
  39%
• 50k–75k
  413%
• 75k–100k
  516%
• 100k–150k
  825%
• 150k+
  825%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, smoke started coming from under the hood of the vehicle. After the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that the front of the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire and a fire report was filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 100,000.

On sat, May 9, I drove my vehicle to work and parked in the business parking lot, turned off the ignition, left the vehicle to go inside and check on my employees.. Approximately 10 minutes later a co-worker notified me that smoke was coming from my vehicle. Upon opening the hood I noticed a fire burning from the manifold into the engine cover and spark plug wires. Several attempts were made to extinguish the fire and get my dog out of the vehicle. The fire was eventually extinguished with a fire extinguisher. There was a strong oil smell. The incident was observed by co-workers and captured by security cameras. Oil was leaking from valve cover and had ignited on the manifold and burned various plastic parts of the engine components. The vehicle was able to start and, accept for a hesitation in the engine, was drivable. Contacted dealer, was told that issue was part of a recall. …

My 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue is suffering from the same pre-existing issues as other Oldsmobile Intrigue's. Such as the engine and engine cooling, the exterior lighting and electrical system. I have looked on www.safercar.gov and called 18004249393 and my Oldsmobile consultant 1800442653. As the only thing said is that my vehicle was not effected. I do think my vehicle was affected and here are the reasons. Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise that progressed, which sounded like a knocking associated with the engine assembly rods. While driving an 20 MPH rate of speed, the vehicle failed to move. A local mechanic diagnosed that a rod fractured and water and oil leaked into the engine, which caused a major issue. …

Tl contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver smelled smoke in the vehicle. The driver pulled off the road and all of the occupants exited the vehicle. The vehicle then made a loud explosive noise and the front end caught fire. The fire and police departments arrived and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The manufacturer would not assume any liability for the vehicle. Shortly after the failure, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 09V116000, which stated that if the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it May ignite into a small flame and spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. There were no injuries. The failure and current mileages were less than 53,000.

Tl contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. While driving at an unknown speed and making a left turn, the contact heard an explosion that shook her vehicle. She lost control of the steering, the battery warning light illuminated, and smoke was present underneath the hood. A relative, who is also a mechanic, stated that the fluid on the manifold caused the vehicle to begin smoking and the steering knuckle fell off of the vehicle, which could also have caused fluid to leak and smoke to appear. A few months ago, the contact heard a high pitched sound in the steering wheel. Prior to the failure, she noticed an oil leak and the dealer replaced the pistons. The VIN was unavailable. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The failure and current mileages were 137,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact was driving 60 MPH and noticed smoke coming from the instrument panel. The contact was able to stop and exit the vehicle before the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 09V116000 (engine and engine cooling) and contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised the contact that they would not be able to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 08/01/12 the consumer stated he did not receive a recall, until two months after the fire. Updated 08/02/12

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated her vehicle caught fire. The fire begin under the hood and there was an explosion like a bomb. The fire department put the fire out and the origin of the fire is unknown. There were no injuries. There was a police report filed and is available if needed. The manufacturer was not called. A recall letter was received by the contact in stating an under hood fire May occur due to drops of engine oil seeping into the exhaust manifold. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact was driving 55 MPH when white smoke was seen coming from the engine. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The contact stated that just prior to the failure, the vehicle received recall repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 09V116000(engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 137,000.

Car will not start, not turn over or anything. Security light will come on while driving. Never know when the car will start. Have been towed to mechanic 3 times in 72 hrs. He has checked all connections and all are good. He can find nothing wrong. Will start a few times then nothing. Mechanic has put on his code reader and nothing comes up. Car will just turn off whenever. Have read many forums and tons of people are having this same problem

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire near the engine. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the remedy was not yet available. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Related recalls

Engine complaints in other Intrigue years