Does the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, 27% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 72,290 miles.

Which Pontiac Grand Prix year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix has the most transmission complaints (61), compared with 40 for the 2005.

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

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

2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, 27% of all 148 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 4 Grand Prix model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 72,290 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 40; 27% of 148
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 72,290 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 26, 2005, latest Aug 2, 2022.

40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2005 to Aug 2022; peak Mar 2011 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Grand Prix model year

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

200540 (27%)
200661 (26%)
200729 (13%)
200818 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, 27% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 72,290 miles.
Which Pontiac Grand Prix year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix has the most transmission complaints (61), compared with 40 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.