2002 Pontiac Grand Prix problems and complaints
Owners have filed 340 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. The most-reported areas: Engine (87), Engine And Engine Cooling (64), Electrical System (59).
Key takeaways
- 340 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 19 involve a crash, 96 a fire, 19 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 87 | 26% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 64 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 59 | 17% |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 8% |
| Visibility | 20 | 6% |
| Hydraulic | 20 | 6% |
| Power Train | 18 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 4% |
| Steering | 12 | 4% |
| Suspension | 12 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 12 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-05
I took my 2002 Pontiac to Thompson Chevrolet, located in Patterson, CA., for a recall that was not needed since the engine was rebuilt. My car had no issues and was operating just as it was when first bought. It was running excellent. On March 20, 2025, after I got my car back I noticed my gas gauge going up rapidly ...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2025-10-09
The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V701000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be serviced because it was an older vehicle, and the dealer informed the contact t...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2023-05-29
On May 27th 2023 just three days ago I went to start my car but it would not start, I tried two times then I smelled gas so I let it sit over night then the next day my friend went out to start it for me and it made a loud bang and the intake manifold exploded causing a fire and debris went everywhere, my is lucky he g...
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More for the 2002 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.