Component Record

Oldsmobile Intrigue 1998 Steering Problems

175 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue - 34% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage175 complaints

175 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V527000Reported December 11, 2003 - 750,283 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 750,283 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine101 Brakes89 Electrical System52 Seat Belts51 Visibility36 Suspension33

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.