What's New for 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 1998
Oldsmobile dumps the stodgy Cutlass Supreme for the Intrigue: a suave, sophisticated, sporty sedan designed to take on the best of the imports. Too bad refinement issues exist. Second-generation airbags are standard equipment. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Reliability Rating
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An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the Upper and Lower Intake Manifold. The cost to repair the Upper and Lower Intake Manifold is estimated at $634.86 for parts and $143.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and does not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the Transmission Pressure Control Solenoid (PCS). Failure of the Transmission PCS is identified in TSB # 00-07-30-002B. The cost to repair the Transmission PCS is estimated at $45.61 for parts and $273.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and does not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Motor Pack Assembly. The cost to repair the ABS Motor Pack Assembly is estimated at $285.86 for parts and $123.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and does not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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A periodic problem with this vehicle is failure of the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control Head, Automatic Temperature Control System only. Failure of the HVAC Control Head is identified in TSB #02-01-39-001. The cost to repair the HVAC Control Head is estimated at $560.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and does not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly. Failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly is estimated at $289.65 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and does not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the Wiper Motor Crank Arm Assembly. The cost to replace the Wiper Motor Crank Arm Assembly is estimated at $67.88 for parts and $78.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for Oldsmobile Intrigue
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