Does the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix have airbag problems?

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 13 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.

Which Pontiac Grand Prix year has the most airbag complaints?

The 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix has the most airbag complaints (22), compared with 19 for the 2006.

Is there a airbag recall for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, 8% of all 239 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest airbag complaint count among 4 Grand Prix model years. These complaints report 13 crashes, 1 fire, and 15 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 90,000 miles.

Airbags complaints: 19; 8% of 239
Crashes reported: 13
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 15
Median mileage: 90,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 20, 2008, latest Jul 12, 2021.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2008 to Jul 2021; peak Jul 2014 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Grand Prix model year

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

200510 (7%)
200619 (8%)
200716 (7%)
200822 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix have airbag problems?: NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 13 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.
Which Pontiac Grand Prix year has the most airbag complaints?: The 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix has the most airbag complaints (22), compared with 19 for the 2006.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.