What year Pontiac Grand Prix should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix has the highest Complaint Index among 4 model years and is the year to avoid. The 2007 model year ranks worst with 220 complaints and 3 recalls.

What is the best year for the Pontiac Grand Prix?

The 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix has the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track, with the 2005 at 148 complaints and 1 recalls. Complaint counts are adjusted for how long each model year has been on the road.

What are the most common problems with the Pontiac Grand Prix?

Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are electrical system (333, 44%), transmission & powertrain (148, 20%), and engine (134, 18%).

How many recalls does the Pontiac Grand Prix have?

NHTSA lists 3 distinct recall campaigns covering Pontiac Grand Prix model years 2005–2008. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.

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

Pontiac Grand Prix years to avoid: 2007. Best years: 2005. Based on 749 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns across 4 model years (2005–2008).

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

Avoid 2007 Best 2005

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: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Pontiac Grand Prix problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	Best	0	148	11	5	1	Electrical System	19.5	—
2006	Caution	67	239	17	21	1	Electrical System	20	—
2007	Avoid	100	220	15	18	3	Electrical System	20	—
2008	Good	33	142	9	3	1	Electrical System	20	—

Grand Prix years to avoid: what went wrong

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

Owners filed 220 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, led by electrical system (131), engine (36), and transmission & powertrain (29). NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 15 crashes and 18 fires.

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. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

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

Frequently asked questions

What year Pontiac Grand Prix should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix has the highest Complaint Index among 4 model years and is the year to avoid. The 2007 model year ranks worst with 220 complaints and 3 recalls.
What is the best year for the Pontiac Grand Prix?: The 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix has the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track, with the 2005 at 148 complaints and 1 recalls. Complaint counts are adjusted for how long each model year has been on the road.
What are the most common problems with the Pontiac Grand Prix?: Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are electrical system (333, 44%), transmission & powertrain (148, 20%), and engine (134, 18%).
How many recalls does the Pontiac Grand Prix have?: NHTSA lists 3 distinct recall campaigns covering Pontiac Grand Prix model years 2005–2008. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.