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1992 Pontiac Grand AM vs 1992 Subaru Legacy

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.

Metric1992 Pontiac Grand AM1992 Subaru Legacy
NHTSA complaints16855
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)2014
Investigations00
Crash reports126
Fire reports40
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–2620–23
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentPontiac Grand AMSubaru Legacy
Engine and Engine Cooling624
Service Brakes, Hydraulic331
Electrical System283
Seat Belts522
Structure157
Power Train165
Visibility145
Steering141

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling100
Brake problems70
Overheating60
Rust / corrosion60
Hesitation / surging50

Compare all Pontiac Grand AM vs Subaru Legacy years →

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.