Complaints
515
Crashes
71
Fires
30
Injuries
63
Fatalities
9
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Pontiac Grand Am Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#147 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:137,040 mi
#232 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:125,000 mi
Crash-related:29
#332 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:9
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 47 | — | — | 137,040 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 32 | 29 | — | 125,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 32 | 9 | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 32 | 3 | 3 | 111,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 20 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 18 | 1 | 6 | 225,620 mi | |
| Steering:Column | 15 | — | 1 | 127,941 mi | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 14 | — | 4 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 10 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 9 | — | 3 | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 9 | — | — | 67,485 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 3 | 163,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 39,333 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 6 | 1 | 4 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 | — | 2 | 100,000 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
47
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,040
Air Bags:Frontal
32
complaints
Crashes
29
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
32
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
32
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Avg Miles
111,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
6
Avg Miles
225,620
Steering:Column
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
127,941
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,485
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
163,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,333
Structure:Body:Door
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
100,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1994 Pontiac Grand Am — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1994 Pontiac Grand Am has 515 NHTSA complaints, 71 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 47 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (47 complaints, avg 137,040 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (32 complaints, avg 125,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (32 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 1994 Pontiac Grand Am?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 131,074 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am?
NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am include 71 crash-related reports, 30 fire reports, 63 injuries, and 9 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 1994 Pontiac Grand Am have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1994 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 1994 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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