Pontiac Grand Am years to avoid
No model year of the Pontiac Grand Am stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Pontiac Grand Am years
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Pontiac Grand Am complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Pontiac Grand Am problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical1,498
- Engine973
- Brakes907
- Lights656
- Airbags435
- Visibility387
- Steering344
- Suspension299
- Fuel system295
- Transmission263
- Body230
- Acceleration202
Pontiac Grand Am problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 87 | 102 | Electrical | 83,000 | 2 | 15 | |
| 2004 | 76 | 293 | Electrical | 74,633 | 2 | 24 | |
| 2003 | 71 | 325 | Electrical | 64,000 | 2 | 27 | |
| 2002 | 68 | 395 | Electrical | 73,785 | 1 | 22 | |
| 2001 | 55 | 538 | Electrical | 71,000 | 4 | 21 | |
| 2000 | - | 675 | Lights | 66,771 | 5 | 43 | |
| 1999 | - | 849 | Brakes | 70,000 | 3 | 73 | |
| 1998 | - | 172 | Brakes | 80,000 | 1 | 12 | |
| 1997 | - | 383 | Electrical | 95,550 | 2 | 32 | |
| 1996 | - | 449 | Electrical | 118,952 | 4 | 33 | |
| 1995 | - | 408 | Electrical | 110,000 | 1 | 59 | |
| 1994 | - | 377 | Engine | 123,000 | 2 | 59 | |
| 1993 | - | 204 | Engine | 106,600 | 1 | 10 | |
| 1992 | - | 167 | Engine | 88,000 | 3 | 12 | |
| 1991 | - | 82 | Engine | 2 | 9 | ||
| 1990 | - | 38 | Engine | 0 | 3 |
Recalls 24
Questions about the Pontiac Grand Am
What years of the Pontiac Grand Am should you avoid?
No single model year of the Pontiac Grand Am has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Pontiac Grand Am?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Pontiac Grand Am?
Electrical, with 1,498 complaints across all years, followed by engine (973) and brakes (907).
How many recalls does the Pontiac Grand Am have?
24 recalls between 1990 and 2005. The 2000 model year has the most, with 5.
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