1994 Pontiac Grand AM vs 1994 Toyota Corolla
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 | 1994 Pontiac Grand AM | 1994 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 377 | 172 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 43 | 44 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 59 | 65 |
| Fire reports | 29 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 24–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 123,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Grand AM | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 38 | 69 |
| Electrical System | 71 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 73 | 4 |
| Steering | 56 | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 60 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 25 |
| Visibility | 21 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
1994 Pontiac Grand AM
1994 Toyota Corolla
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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.