1992 Pontiac Grand AM vs 1992 Volkswagen Jetta
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 | 1992 Pontiac Grand AM | 1992 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 168 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 20 | 15 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 23–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Grand AM | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 62 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 6 |
| Power Train | 16 | 1 |
| Visibility | 14 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 8 |
| Structure | 15 | 0 |
| Steering | 14 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
1992 Pontiac Grand AM
1992 Volkswagen Jetta
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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.