Complaints
116
Crashes
10
Fires
4
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:2
#27 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
#35 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 | — | 2 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
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
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1996 Pontiac Grand Prix — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix has 116 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (11 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (7 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (5 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix include 10 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 8 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 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 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 1996 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.
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