Worst 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 59 | 3 | 12 | 138,034 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 48 | 1 | — | 94,368 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 45 | — | 7 | 115,281 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 36 | 6 | 4 | 178,907 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 32 | 1 | 7 | 144,420 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 11 | 1 | 108,350 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | — | — | 67,458 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | 3 | — | 244,866 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | — | — | 123,800 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 48,060 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | 1 | 46,742 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 48,182 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,877,718 vehicles.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
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2006 Pontiac Grand Prix — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 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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