1999 Honda Accord vs 1999 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 | 1999 Honda Accord | 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,135 | 412 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 226 | 89 |
| Investigations | 5 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 77 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 125 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 106,681 mi | 95,310 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 388 | 47 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 144 | 152 |
| Power Train | 246 | 24 |
| Air Bags | 74 | 14 |
| Steering | 24 | 58 |
| Engine | 28 | 50 |
| Structure | 69 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 217 | 31 |
| Rust / corrosion | 65 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 47 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 37 | 7 |
| Shifting problems | 32 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 25 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 16 | 6 |
1999 Honda Accord
1999 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.