1990 Pontiac Grand Prix vs 1990 Volvo 740
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1990 Volvo 740 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 176 | 47 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 6 | 66 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 18–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Grand Prix | Volvo 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 92 | 4 |
| Structure | 25 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 14 |
| Suspension | 13 | 2 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 31 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
1990 Pontiac Grand Prix
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.