2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Worst 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 40 | 1 | 1 | 102,917 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 27 | — | — | 111,857 mi | |
| Airbags | 20 | 8 | — | 79,888 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 19 | 1 | 1 | 98,247 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | — | — | 82,163 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 93,861 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | — | — | 107,297 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | — | — | 88,020 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 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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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
What are common problems with the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
How safe is the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Does the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
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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