Complaints
185
Crashes
19
Fires
8
Injuries
14
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:1
#213 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Crash-related:1
#311 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Avg mileage:115,000 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 16 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 11 | 2 | — | 115,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | 1 | 1 | 115,000 mi | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 5 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
115,000
Wiring & Fuses
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
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
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1993 Pontiac Grand Prix — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix has 185 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (16 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components (13 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper (11 complaints, avg 115,000 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 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 115,000 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 Prix?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix include 19 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 14 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 Prix have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 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 1993 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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