Complaints
249
Crashes
17
Fires
2
Injuries
20
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
#223 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
#318 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 18 | 3 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 14 | — | — | 260,000 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 11 | — | — | 74,987 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 10 | 3 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 2 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
18
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
260,000
Structure:Frame And Members
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,987
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1990 Pontiac Grand Prix — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix has 249 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper (24 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc (23 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (18 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 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 178,594 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix?
NHTSA complaints for the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix include 17 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 20 injuries, and 0 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 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix?
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 Prix reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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