Worst 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Engine & Cooling
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 30 | — | 23 | 139,988 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | 1 | 3 | 315,134 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | 4 | 92,865 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | 1 | 35,642 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2003 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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2003 Pontiac Grand Prix — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 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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