Complaints
290
Crashes
11
Fires
20
Injuries
15
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Pontiac Grand Am Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#130 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:68,026 mi
#226 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:2
#312 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Pontiac Grand Am.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 30 | — | — | 68,026 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 26 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 12 | — | 3 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 11 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | — | — | 124,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 9 | — | 2 | 150,000 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | 1 | 1 | 85,607 mi | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 6 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 5 | — | 4 | 106,600 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,026
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
26
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,000
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
150,000
Seat-Related Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,607
Wiring & Fuses
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
106,600
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1993 Pontiac Grand Am — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 Pontiac Grand Am reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1993 Pontiac Grand Am has 290 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 30 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Pontiac Grand Am?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (30 complaints, avg 68,026 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (26 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (12 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 1993 Pontiac Grand Am?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 95,105 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 Pontiac Grand Am?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Pontiac Grand Am include 11 crash-related reports, 20 fire reports, 15 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 1993 Pontiac Grand Am have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 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 1993 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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