1987 Nissan Maxima vs 1987 Pontiac Grand AM
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1987 Nissan Maxima | 1987 Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 176 | 28 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 3 | 1 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 97 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Maxima | Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 100 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 15 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 2 |
| Power Train | 5 | 3 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 4 |
1987 Nissan Maxima
1987 Pontiac Grand AM
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.