NHTSA — Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer Problems

5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,027 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner Comments

problem #15

Dec 312006

Intrigue 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This has happened twice so far. The first time, my windshield wipers stopped in a vertical position instead of the normal horizontal position. I was told by the dealer ship, that the manufacturer stated this happens due to the stopping mechanism getting wet. My warranty wouldn't cover it because it was a weather related repair. I guess I am supposed to drive my car with a big tarp over it, so that nothing gets wet? I paid $300 to get a new wiper motor etc. About 10 months later, the same thing happens. I am not paying another $300 to fix it, if it is going to keep happening. I think that the manufacturers should look into this as being a recall. If something is getting wet inside the wiper motor, and $300 isn't going to fix it........

- Emmetsburg, IA, USA

problem #14

Mar 072005

Intrigue 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The windshield wipers do not operate properly, making it difficult to see the road during inclement weather. ABS light/check light remained on, which the owner's manual informed the consumer that anti-lock brakes may not function.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #13

Jan 052005

Intrigue 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,000 miles
Wiper blades mechanism failed; first driver's side than passenger side during this winter; initially erratic behavior under load (wind load at high speeds) than mechanical failure under snow load.

- Skokie, IL, USA

problem #12

Nov 112003

Intrigue

  • 47,400 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The windshield wipers started out working intermittently at first, now the wipers do not work at all. The consumer was informed by a mechanic that the wiper arm needed replacement. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.

- Lawrenceville, NJ, USA

problem #11

Sep 252002

Intrigue

  • miles
All three problems (ABS failure/ windshield wipers/ oil leak) described by dealer as "very common" for 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigues.

- Woburn, MA, USA

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problem #10

Apr 122002

Intrigue

  • miles
Windshiled wipers are not working. Contacted dealer, and dealer will take a look at vehicle.

- Hauppauge, NY, USA

problem #9

Feb 011999

Intrigue

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Windshield wipers work intermittenly. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that is was consumer's fault that windshield wipers would not work. Consumer has had windshield wipers replaced already twice.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #8

Oct 011998

Intrigue

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers are not operating properly.

- Westlake V, CA, USA

problem #7

Oct 011999

Intrigue

  • miles
I have had two drivers side windshield wiper failures with this vehicle. The dealer had "tighented" a bolt after the first failure. It didnt take long for the wiper to quit working again. The first failure was during a very heavy rain - the second was while using the wiper washer control - why cant they fix this problem.

- Meadville, MS, USA

problem #6

Jun 121998

Intrigue

  • miles
There has been about 10 attempts to have steering problem corrected pump & rack has been replaced and still have a problem rear brakes warped dealer refused to fix would do only front defective pitted rotors under warr.problems reported when first purch.car steering is a danger wanted to return car too many repairs and not fixed

- South Euclid, OH, USA

problem #5

Jan 252000

Intrigue

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Windshield wipers failed to park correctly. They park up in the field of view.

- Groton, MA, USA

problem #4

Jan 192000

(reported on)

Intrigue

  • miles
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions due defective bolts.

- Canton, NC, USA

problem #3

Sep 071999

Intrigue

  • miles
While driving windshield wipers are making loud noises. Consumer has contacted the dealer in this matter.

- Estero, FL, USA

problem #2

Jan 151999

Intrigue

  • miles
Windshield wipers parking improperly and occasionally fail.

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

problem #1

Sep 021998

Intrigue

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle in rain the windshield wiper broke. Took in to dealer, they tightened a bolt that was holding the wiper.

- Manhasset, NY, USA

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