The Lemon IndexAll carsOldsmobileIntrigue2001
200020021st generation
Worse than average · most complaints: lights
52 owner complaints, first 3 years 20 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 28,000 and 65,000 miles (45,000–105,000 km) (the middle half of the 24 complaints, of all 52 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K miles (97K km) Right in the range where most owners reported problems.
- At 100K and 150K miles (161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 14V400000 (electrical), 09E005000 (steering) and 08E063000 (steering) done? It has 5 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the headlights, taillights and turn signals work?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Oldsmobile sent dealers 336 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Gm powertrain is currently seeking information regarding 4t65e transmissions with a whine…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Oldsmobile's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 52 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 28K to 65K miles (45K to 105K km) on the car (24 of all 52 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
The hazard switch on my 2001 olds Intrigue will not work all the time, and the turn signals work intermittently. These problems sometime occur simultaneously and make everyday driving unsafe.
2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue owner · NHTSA complaint 10046864
More owner reports
When turning on the exterior lights interior switches on the dashboard console overheated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer there was no solution for this problem.
NHTSA complaint 10064620
Headlights and interior lights dim frequently, no dealer fix to the problem as of now. This creates a safety problem while driving at night.
NHTSA complaint 762624
Problems Oldsmobile told dealers about
Oldsmobile sent dealers 336 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Gm powertrain is currently seeking information regarding 4t65e transmissions with a whine…
- Some onwers may comment on one or several delayed shifts, slips, flares or extended shifts…
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 5
- Electrical · recall issued 2014
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.
- Steering · recall issued 2009
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIO…
- Steering · recall issued 2008
DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" B…
Show all 5 recalls
- Seat belts · recall issued 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH SUNVISOR LOCATED AIR BAG LABELS, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MESSAG…
- Seat belts · recall issued 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- ClosedHeadlamps dim/flicker2002
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,000 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
Every Oldsmobile Intrigue year. 2001 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew a bit more than the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 125; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are lights (48%), electrical (25%) and transmission & drivetrain (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue have?
5 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 28,000 and 65,000 miles (45,000–105,000 km) (the middle half of the 24 complaints, of all 52 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K miles, a 2001 is right in the range where most owners reported problems. At 100K and 150K miles, a 2001 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 19% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue cost in fuel a year?
About $3,000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
Is there a better Oldsmobile Intrigue year than the 2001?
Not nearby: the 2001 drew the fewest complaints per car sold of the Oldsmobile Intrigue years within 3 model years of it.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works