repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. 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.
2002 Oldsmobile IntrigueProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 64 owner complaints about the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-400 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue has problems
64 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
34Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
10Steering
8Exterior lighting
8Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine
3Air bags
3Service brakes
3Power train
2Seats
108 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 34 | 1 |
| Steering | 10 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Oldsmobile.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
76kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 23 electrical system complaints. 70% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles16under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2002 vs. every other Intrigue year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Intrigue median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue safety ratings
2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Intrigue owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
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