2008 Nissan Altima vs 2008 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 | 2008 Nissan Altima | 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,028 | 142 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 117 | 871 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 53 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–34 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 81,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 312 | 6 |
| Visibility/wiper | 168 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 142 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 90 | 43 |
| Power Train | 80 | 18 |
| Engine | 54 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 57 | 4 |
| Steering | 37 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 51 | 5 |
| Stalling | 25 | 14 |
| Won’t start | 21 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 7 |
2008 Nissan Altima
2008 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.