YearToAvoid

Pontiac Grand Prix Best and Worst Years (2005–2008)

The 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is the year to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, three recall campaigns, and 60% of its 220 complaints tied to the electrical system. 2006 rates Caution, while 2005 and 2008 rate Good among the four model years covered.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2007

Model years
4
2005–2008
NHTSA complaints
749
Recall campaigns
3
Crashes reported
52
Fires reported
47
Top problem area
Electrical System

Grand Prix Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002005200620072008
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Pontiac Grand Prix problems and recalls by year

YearVerdictIndexComplaintsCrashesFiresRecallsTop issueMPGNCAP
2005Good01481151Electrical System19.5—
2006Caution6723917211Electrical System20—
2007Avoid10022015183Electrical System20—
2008Good33142931Electrical System20—

Grand Prix years to avoid: what went wrong

2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Index 100 · 220 complaints · 3 recalls

The 2007 Grand Prix carries the highest complaint index (100) of the four years covered and is the only year rated Avoid. Owners filed 220 complaints, 60% about the electrical system at a median 100,000 miles, plus engine (16%, 99,295 miles), transmission (13%, 72,200 miles), and steering (10%, 60,200 miles) issues. NHTSA logged 15 crashes, 18 fires, 15 injuries, and 2 deaths for this year. Three recall campaigns apply, covering a headlamp module replacement, an ignition key ring fix tied to airbag safety, and a fuel tank bonding defect. Sample complaints describe stalling with brake failure, delayed passenger airbag deployment, and a fire following a low-speed crash.

2007 electrical system problems →2007 engine problems →2007 transmission & powertrain problems →

Most common Pontiac Grand Prix problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

  1. Electrical System333 (44%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain148 (20%)
  3. Engine134 (18%)
  4. Steering97 (13%)
  5. Brakes72 (10%)
  6. Airbags67 (9%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires42 (6%)
  8. Other28 (4%)
  9. Structure & Body24 (3%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers18 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Pontiac Grand Prix should I avoid?
NHTSA data points to the 2007 Grand Prix, which has a complaint index of 100, three recall campaigns, and 220 complaints, 60% involving the electrical system.
Is the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
The 2006 model is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 67 and 239 complaints, the most of any year covered, including 21 fires and 17 crashes.
What is the best year for the Pontiac Grand Prix?
Among 2005-2008 models, 2005 and 2008 rate Good, with complaint indexes of 0 and 33 respectively, though 2005's rating is capped due to less complete complaint records for 2005-2009 model years.
Does the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix have recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists three recall campaigns for the 2007 Grand Prix: a headlamp module replacement, an ignition key ring/airbag fix, and a fuel tank bonding defect repair.
What is the biggest problem with the Pontiac Grand Prix?
Across all years covered, the electrical system is the top problem area, accounting for 333 of 749 total complaints, or 44%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.