Complaints
158
Crashes
10
Fires
7
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
#28 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:138,950 mi
#38 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | — | 138,950 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 | — | 2 | 135,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 2 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
138,950
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
135,000
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Pontiac Grand Prix — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix has 158 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (9 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (8 complaints, avg 138,950 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc (8 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 Prix?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 137,431 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 Prix?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix include 10 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 4 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 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 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 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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