Complaints
587
Crashes
78
Fires
47
Injuries
82
Fatalities
9
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Pontiac Grand Am Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#153 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:50,089 mi
Crash-related:10
#236 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:190,000 mi
Crash-related:33
#333 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Avg mileage:94,246 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:12
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 53 | 10 | — | 50,089 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 36 | 33 | — | 190,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 33 | 1 | 12 | 94,246 mi | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 31 | — | 4 | 188,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 23 | — | 2 | 77,571 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 22 | 2 | 1 | 121,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 18 | — | 3 | 290,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 14 | — | 2 | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 14 | — | — | 88,368 mi | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 12 | 2 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 10 | 6 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 2 | 89,041 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 9 | — | 7 | 126,000 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 7 | 1 | 5 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 7 | — | 4 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 7 | — | — | 79,052 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 70,291 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 6 | — | — | 77,722 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 185,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | — | 168,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 5 | — | — | 100,600 mi |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
53
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,089
Air Bags:Frontal
36
complaints
Crashes
33
Fires
—
Avg Miles
190,000
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
33
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
12
Avg Miles
94,246
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
188,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
77,571
Automatic Transmission
22
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
121,000
Electrical System:Ignition
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
290,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,368
Wiring & Fuses
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
89,041
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
7
Avg Miles
126,000
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,052
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,291
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,722
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
185,000
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
168,000
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,600
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1995 Pontiac Grand Am — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1995 Pontiac Grand Am has 587 NHTSA complaints, 78 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 53 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (53 complaints, avg 50,089 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (36 complaints, avg 190,000 mi); Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (33 complaints, avg 94,246 mi). 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 1995 Pontiac Grand Am?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 124,291 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Pontiac Grand Am include 78 crash-related reports, 47 fire reports, 82 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 1995 Pontiac Grand Am have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 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 1995 Pontiac Grand Am?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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