Complaints
304
Crashes
15
Fires
4
Injuries
16
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Pontiac Grand Am Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#134 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:79,000 mi
#218 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:3
#314 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 34 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 18 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 14 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 9 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 2 | — | 88,000 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
34
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
18
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,000
Structure:Body:Door
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,000
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Pontiac Grand Am — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1992 Pontiac Grand Am has 304 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 34 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (34 complaints, avg 79,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (18 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (14 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 81,520 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am include 15 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 16 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Pontiac Grand Am as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Pontiac Grand Am?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Pontiac Grand Am reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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