Complaints
500
Crashes
18
Fires
150
Injuries
10
Fatalities
6
Recalls
1
Worst 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#164 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:293,837 mi
Fires:45
#250 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:152,748 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:34
#334 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:112,551 mi
Fires:15
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 64 | — | 45 | 293,837 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 50 | 1 | 34 | 152,748 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 34 | — | 15 | 112,551 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 31 | 1 | 16 | 148,305 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 27 | 1 | — | 70,400 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 20 | — | — | 38,305 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 18 | — | 3 | 71,910 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 17 | — | 2 | 78,412 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | 1 | — | 78,977 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 9 | — | 1 | 75,482 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 | 6 | — | 78,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 8 | — | 8 | 103,081 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 8 | — | — | 49,630 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | 5 | 116,907 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 7 | — | 5 | 120,732 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | 1 | 28,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | — | 113,500 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 5 | — | — | 73,800 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 3 | — | — | — |
Engine & Cooling
64
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
45
Avg Miles
293,837
Engine Problems
50
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
34
Avg Miles
152,748
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
34
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
15
Avg Miles
112,551
Electrical Faults
31
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
16
Avg Miles
148,305
Steering:Rack And Pinion
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,400
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,305
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
71,910
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
78,412
Steering Defects
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,977
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,482
Air Bags:Frontal
8
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,000
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
8
Avg Miles
103,081
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,630
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
116,907
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
120,732
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
28,000
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,500
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,800
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,003,556 vehicles.
15V701000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~1,003,556 affectedGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
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1999 Pontiac Grand Prix — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix has 500 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine & Cooling with 64 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Top reported problems: Engine & Cooling (64 complaints, avg 293,837 mi); Engine Problems (50 complaints, avg 152,748 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (34 complaints, avg 112,551 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 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 137,469 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix include 18 crash-related reports, 150 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 6 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 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,003,556 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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