Does the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix have engine problems?

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,040 miles.

Which Pontiac Grand Prix year has the most engine complaints?

The 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix has the most engine complaints (44), compared with 24 for the 2005.

Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, 16% of all 148 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 4 Grand Prix model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 2 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 82,040 miles.

Engine complaints: 24; 16% of 148
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 82,040 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 13, 2004, latest Jan 29, 2021.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2004 to Jan 2021; peak Feb 2016 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Grand Prix model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200524 (16%)
200644 (18%)
200736 (16%)
200830 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix have engine problems?: NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,040 miles.
Which Pontiac Grand Prix year has the most engine complaints?: The 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix has the most engine complaints (44), compared with 24 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.