2000 Nissan Sentra vs 2000 Pontiac Grand AM
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 | 2000 Nissan Sentra | 2000 Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 171 | 675 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 376 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 43 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,555 mi | 69,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 72 | 111 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 130 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 157 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 118 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 31 |
| Suspension | 11 | 34 |
| Visibility | 1 | 43 |
| Steering | 4 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 49 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 35 |
| Overheating | 0 | 19 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 17 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
2000 Nissan Sentra
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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.