Worst 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Engine & Cooling
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 86 | — | 52 | 142,353 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 39 | 1 | 21 | 94,095 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 37 | 2 | 7 | 99,317 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 14 | — | — | 60,415 mi | |
| Fuel System | 12 | — | 5 | 128,249 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | 1 | — | 65,421 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 11 | 1 | 1 | 79,263 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | — | — | 100,492 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 7 | — | 127,474 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | 4 | 90,660 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 7 | — | — | 74,640 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 3 | 1 | 63,857 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 6 | — | — | 71,980 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | 1 | 1 | 93,477 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 104,331 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 79,994 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | 2 | 86,867 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 5 | — | 2 | 87,962 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 3 | 3 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,003,556 vehicles.
General 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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2002 Pontiac Grand Prix — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
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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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