1998 Pontiac Grand Prix problems and complaints
Owners have filed 535 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. The most-reported areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (94), Steering (90), Exterior Lighting (90).
Key takeaways
- 535 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 19 involve a crash, 60 a fire, 21 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 94 | 18% |
| Steering | 90 | 17% |
| Exterior Lighting | 90 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 53 | 10% |
| Visibility | 53 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 38 | 7% |
| Hydraulic | 36 | 7% |
| Engine | 33 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 25 | 5% |
| Power Train | 21 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 18 | 3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2023-05-26
I have a problem I drop my car off at the Chevy dealership to get a recall done and they only did one value cover when there are two value cover both was leaking so why only one got change that don't make any since when both value cover leaks oil too cause a fire just like the recalls says it will do so something need ...
Engine - filed 2022-09-15
The contact owns a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that he noticed oil spots on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact then stated that upon inspection, he checked under the vehicle and noticed that oil was leaking from the valve cover gasket. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not di...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2020-01-19
I JUST FOUND OUT MY VEHICLE HAS A RECALL ON IT
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More for the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.