Complaints
306
Crashes
33
Fires
4
Injuries
36
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#127 complaints
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Avg mileage:83,000 mi
#223 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:3
#321 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:17
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 27 | — | — | 83,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 23 | 3 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 21 | 17 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 10 | — | 1 | 140,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | 1 | 82,373 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 5 | 1 | — | 20,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 3 | — | — | — |
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
23
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
21
complaints
Crashes
17
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
140,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
82,373
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1994 Pontiac Grand Prix — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix has 306 NHTSA complaints, 33 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer with 27 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Top reported problems: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer (27 complaints, avg 83,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (23 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal (21 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 Prix?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 87,889 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 Prix?
NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix include 33 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 36 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 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1994 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 1994 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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