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1997 Plymouth Breeze vs 1997 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.

Metric1997 Plymouth Breeze1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
NHTSA complaints155810
Recall campaigns14
Service bulletins (TSBs)82102
Investigations37
Crash reports934
Fire reports8109
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)23–2719–21
Median reported incident mileage77,725 mi105,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentPlymouth BreezePontiac Grand Prix
Steering14216
Engine and Engine Cooling83136
Exterior Lighting2149
Electrical System988
Visibility378
Air Bags956
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1742
Engine045

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling624
Vibration / shaking60
Overheating511
Steering problems034
Airbag warning light024
Loss of power012
Electrical failures09
Clunking / rattling09
1997 Plymouth Breeze
1997 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.