2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue Problems
The 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue shows a high volume of electrical and lighting complaints, making pre-purchase inspection critical. Based on 208 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Electrical Faults the most reported area.
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This 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue has 208 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE 2000 model year has 208 NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls. Electrical faults (72) and headlight/taillight failures (50) are the top issues. Steering and engine problems each account for 29 complaints. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Oldsmobile
- Model
- Intrigue
- Model year
- 2000
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 208
- Crash-related complaints
- 11
- Safety recall campaigns
- 6
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 20
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 17 / 26
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- No
Common problems
Most common 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Steering Defects
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Headlight/Taillight Failures, Steering Defects. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
The 2000 Intrigue is a high-risk choice due to frequent electrical and lighting failures. Only consider if you can verify repairs and accept potential ongoing issues.
Electrical faults and lighting failures can lead to sudden loss of visibility or vehicle function, posing safety risks and repair costs.
May Suit
This year may suit a budget-conscious buyer willing to invest in thorough pre-purchase inspection and potential repairs.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a reliable daily driver or those uncomfortable with electrical troubleshooting should avoid this year.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Inspection Focus
- Test all electrical systems: windows, locks, dashboard, and infotainment.
- Inspect headlights and taillights for proper operation and moisture.
- Check steering for play, noise, or stiffness during test drive.
Before You Close the Deal
- Test all electrical components thoroughly.
- Verify all 6 recalls have been completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical and lighting repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect steering and engine systems before purchase.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue has 208 complaints and 6 recalls. Electrical faults (72 complaints) and headlight/taillight failures (50 complaints) dominate, along with steering and engine issues. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: With 208 complaints for a single model year, the 2000 Intrigue has a notably high complaint volume compared to many other vehicles of its era.
Recall context: Six recalls indicate known safety issues that must be verified as completed before purchase.
- Electrical faults account for 72 complaints, the highest category.
- Headlight/taillight failures total 50 complaints, a major visibility concern.
- Steering defects and engine problems each have 29 complaints.
- Electrical faults (72 complaints) may cause intermittent failures.
- Headlight/taillight failures (50 complaints) reduce nighttime visibility.
- Steering defects (29 complaints) could affect vehicle control.
Full breakdown
All 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 72 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 50 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 29 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 29 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 13 | 3 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 12 | 2 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 8 | 6 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Vehicle shut off while driving. Car won’t start or crank now. IGNITION SWITCH . SECURITY SYSTEM FAILURE
TROUBLE STARTING THE CAR ON OCCASION, "MISFIRING" ON OCCASION AND OUTRIGHT NO STARTING LED US TO HAVE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR, STARTER AND CAMSHAFT SENSOR (TWICE) REPLACED, AT A COST OF OVER $900.00. FURTHER WE RESPONDED TO RECALL N140350 "UNINTENDED IGNITION KEY ROTATION". THE DEA…
FAILURE OF 2 POWER WINDOW REGULATORS WITHIN 1 YEAR. WINDOW FELL DURING NORMAL DRIVING.
CAR SHUTS OFF DRIVING 40MPH OR FASTER SOMETIMES WONT START DASH LIGHTS GO CRAZY OFF AND ON HAD IT MAINTAINTANCED MANY TIMES STILL DOES NOT STAY STARTED AND SHUTS DOWN WHEN DRIVING HAD CONTACTED GM AND THEY WILL NOT HELP ME CAR WAS RECALLED FOR A NEW KEY AND SINCE THAN CAR HAS BEE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND THE BUZZER ON THE DASHBOARD BEEPED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS RESTARTED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO EXPLAIN THE FAI…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION). THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAI…
THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE DRIVING IF YOU USE BLINKER THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF THE DUMMY LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF WHEN THERE'S NO NEED FOR THEM AND NOW THE CAR WONT START
MY CAR STALLS WHILE I'M MOVING! I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A USED LOT IN AUG 2014, SHORTLY AFTER I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO A DEALER AND THE DEALER PUT SHELLS OVER THE KEYS & SUPPOSEDLY DIDWHATEVER ELSE WAS REQUIRED IN THE RECALL. SHORTLY AFTER THAT, I WAS HAV…
TAKATA RECALL WHEN I DROVE MY 2000 OLDS INTRIGUE HOME MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTED OUT. POWER STEERING WENT OUT ,CAR WILL NOT START OR ANYTHING..THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION,BUT NOW IS STATIONARY.
I SAW A SAFETY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE UP TO THE YEARS 1999 FOR A OIL LEAK ONTO THE MANIFOLD CAUSING FIRES. MY MANIFOLD ALSO HAS BEEN DOING THIS, ALTHOUGH NO FIRES AT THIS TIME. THE MODEL YEARS SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO THE 2000 MODEL YEAR.
1998 AND 1999 INTRIGUES BEING RECALLED FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK FIRE 2000 HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM 3.5 L ENGINE.
MY HEADLIGHTS FLICKER AND DIM WHICH IS DANGEROUS DURING NIGH TIME DRIVING, SO I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE WHEN ITS DARK OUT. ALSO MY BLINKERS WORK OFF AND ON. I FEEL GM SHOULD COVER A RECALL ON THESE PROBLEMS.
SECURITY LIGHT HAD BEEN COMING ON AND OFF FOR A FEW DAYS. I STOPPED AT A CARD LOCK PETROLEUM STATION FOR GAS I WENT TO START CAR AND NOTHING,ENGINE DIDN'T EVEN TURN OVER. A LOCAL FARMER GAVE ME A JUMP, STILL NOTHING. I USED HIS CELLPHONE TO CALL A MECHANIC FRIEND OF MINE,HE TOLD …
MY BLINKERS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE (FRONT AND BACK) BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION AND WOULD ONLY WORK INTERMITTENTLY IN 2010. THIS WENT ON FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND THEN THE PASSENGER SIDE BLINKERS (FRONT AND BACK) BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION IN THE SAME MANNER ABOUT 6 MONTHS LATER. THIS WENT ON WITH B…
I NOTICED THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMING ON THEIR OWN ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I FIRST STARTED DRIVING THE VEHICLE. IT OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY, AND VERY OFTEN. I HAVE HEARD THE HEADLIGHTS SWITCHING INTO DIFFERENT MODES LIKE THIS BOTH A NIGHT AND DURING THE DAYTIME HOURS. THIS POSES A SERIOUS DIS…
EVER SINCE 2010, I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH A SERIOUS GM PASSLOCK ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM ISSUE. IT BEGAN WITH MY VEHICLE NOT STARTING ONE DAY. IT HAD POWER; ALL OF THE DASH LIGHTS WORKED, RADIO, ETC..., BUT IT WOULD NOT START. AT FIRST, I HAD NO IDEA WHAT TO DO, BUT I WOULD ALWAYS SOMEH…
I WENT OUT TO START THE CAR TODAY AN IT WOULDN'T START.
2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SHUT-OFF WHILE DRIVING AND AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. *SMD 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…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (EL…
ON 1/15/2013, I ATTEMPTED TO START MY CAR AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO FIRESTONE, 302 W. MICHIGAN AVE, JACKSON MI. 49201. (517-782-0361) THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER, AND IT WAS REPLACED. THEY HAD TO REPROGRAM THE PASSLOCK S…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
Safety recalls
2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue recalls
6 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Six recalls indicate known safety issues that must be verified as completed before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
STEERING
STEERING
SEAT BELTS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SEAT BELTS
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Questions
2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 208 owner complaints, 11 crash-related complaints, and 6 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2000 Intrigue is a high-risk choice due to frequent electrical and lighting failures. Only consider if you can verify repairs and accept potential ongoing issues. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (72 complaints). #2: Headlight/Taillight Failures (50 complaints). #3: Steering Defects (29 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue, NHTSA complaints include 11 crash-related reports and 2 fire reports out of 208 total complaints. 6 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue have any recalls?▾
Yes. 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. A major recall area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. Six recalls indicate known safety issues that must be verified as completed before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue?▾
The 2000 Intrigue is a high-risk choice due to frequent electrical and lighting failures. Only consider if you can verify repairs and accept potential ongoing issues. Electrical faults and lighting failures can lead to sudden loss of visibility or vehicle function, posing safety risks and repair costs. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Oldsmobile Intrigue reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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