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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine Problems

NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, 21% of all 142 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 4 Grand Prix model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 82,973 miles.

Engine complaints
30
21% of 142
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
82,973 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 2, 2009, latest Oct 12, 2020.

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2009Feb 2013May 2014Sep 2014Jun 2015Jan 2016Oct 2020
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2009 to Oct 2020; peak Aug 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2008 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.

  1. 200524 (16%)
  2. 200644 (18%)
  3. 200736 (16%)
  4. 200830 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix have engine problems?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,973 miles.
Which Pontiac Grand Prix year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix has the most engine complaints (44), compared with 30 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.