1999 Pontiac Grand AM vs 1999 Toyota Camry Solara
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 Pontiac Grand AM | 1999 Toyota Camry Solara |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 849 | 84 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 155 | 86 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 73 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 95,815 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Grand AM | Toyota Camry Solara |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 203 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 133 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 132 | 5 |
| Suspension | 107 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 76 | 23 |
| Visibility | 88 | 3 |
| Steering | 70 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 68 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 63 | 5 |
| Stalling | 47 | 0 |
| Overheating | 31 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 16 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 11 |
1999 Pontiac Grand AM
1999 Toyota Camry Solara
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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.