Pontiac Grand Prix complaints by model year
5,423 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 143 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 | 220 | 15 | 18 | 3 |
| 2006 | 239 | 17 | 21 | 1 |
| 2005 | 148 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | 454 | 46 | 58 | 7 |
| 2003 | 106 | 5 | 37 | 3 |
| 2002 | 330 | 19 | 96 | 3 |
| 2001 | 308 | 14 | 106 | 6 |
| 2000 | 461 | 10 | 162 | 5 |
| 1999 | 412 | 13 | 125 | 4 |
| 1998 | 499 | 19 | 60 | 4 |
| 1997 | 810 | 34 | 109 | 5 |
| 1996 | 79 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 | 169 | 22 | 4 | 3 |
| 1994 | 213 | 26 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 | 131 | 11 | 8 | 1 |
| 1992 | 114 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991 | 172 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
| 1990 | 176 | 13 | 2 | 8 |
| 1989 | 139 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| 1988 | 88 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1999–2008. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 47 | 63 | 60 | 56 | 20 | 107 | 45 | 65 | 68 | 43 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 152 | 151 | 102 | 62 | 16 | 41 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Engine | 50 | 73 | 65 | 86 | 31 | 98 | 14 | 32 | 28 | 19 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 8 | 41 | 3 | 48 | 92 | 30 |
| Steering | 58 | 35 | 21 | 12 | 2 | 64 | 24 | 42 | 22 | 9 |
| Power train | 24 | 43 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 19 | 40 | 61 | 29 | 18 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 28 | 12 | 26 | 9 | 50 | 16 | 23 | 10 | 12 |
| Air bags | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 28 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 22 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Pontiac Grand Prix recalls (51)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Grand Prix model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V701000 | Oct 26, 2015 | Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire | 1997–2004 | 38.2% |
| 15V519000 | Aug 14, 2015 | Headlamps may Fail | 2007 | 51.2% |
| 15V201000 | Apr 6, 2015 | Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire | 2004 | 30.8% |
| 14V400000 | Jul 3, 2014 | Ignition Switch may Turn Off | 2004–2008 | 37.1% |
| 09V116000 | Apr 8, 2009 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE | 1997–2003 | — |
| 08V118000 | Mar 12, 2008 | UNDERHOOD FIRES | 1997–2003 | — |
| 06V419000 | Oct 31, 2006 | FUEL TANK ADHESIVE LAYER MISSING | 2007 | — |
| 05V046000 | Feb 9, 2005 | FMVSS 124/ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL | 2004 | — |
| 04V299000 | Jun 23, 2004 | GM/FRONT FRAME REAR BODY MOUNT BRACKET FRACTURE | 2004 | — |
| 04V287000 | Jun 23, 2004 | GM/FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BOLT TORQUE | 2004 | — |
| 03V527000 | Dec 11, 2003 | GM/STEERING GEAR BEARINGS | 1996 | — |
| 03V331000 | Sep 12, 2003 | GM/FMVSS 135/REAR BRAKE HOSE | 2004 | — |
| 02V329000 | Dec 9, 2002 | GM/PASSENGER AIR BAG MISSING CHECK VALVE PIN | 2001 | — |
| 02V286000 | Nov 4, 2002 | GM/POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY | 1997, 1998 | — |
| 02V027000 | Jan 25, 2002 | GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES | 1999 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Pontiac Grand Prix FAQ
How many recalls has the Pontiac Grand Prix had?
NHTSA lists 51 recall campaigns that cover at least one Pontiac Grand Prix model year from 1983 to 2008. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Pontiac Grand Prix year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 1997 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (810) and the 1996 the fewest (79). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Pontiac Grand Prix problems?
Across the 1999–2008 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, engine and engine cooling, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Pontiac Grand Prix get?
EPA rates the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix at 19 to 21 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.