2006 Pontiac Grand Prix vs 2006 Toyota Prius
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 | 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2006 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 239 | 1,439 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 703 | 210 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 82 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 92,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Grand Prix | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 48 | 941 |
| Electrical System | 65 | 152 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 94 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 84 |
| Power Train | 61 | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 73 |
| Steering | 42 | 22 |
| Engine | 32 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 51 |
| Shifting problems | 13 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 30 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 41 |
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
2006 Toyota Prius
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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.