1996 Pontiac Grand Prix vs 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
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 | 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 79 | 499 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 50 | 83 |
| Investigations | 3 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 60 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 94,170 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Grand Prix | Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 90 |
| Steering | 8 | 89 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 90 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 51 |
| Visibility | 4 | 48 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 34 |
| Engine | 0 | 33 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 30 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 8 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 11 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
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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.