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1995 Ford Contour vs 1995 Pontiac Grand AM

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.

Metric1995 Ford Contour1995 Pontiac Grand AM
NHTSA complaints891409
Recall campaigns11
Service bulletins (TSBs)22362
Investigations72
Crash reports3959
Fire reports6543
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)21–2520–23
Median reported incident mileage100,000 mi110,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord ContourPontiac Grand AM
Electrical System180120
Engine and Engine Cooling22460
Power Train12633
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7275
Fuel System, Gasoline8314
Suspension8312
Air Bags4446
Steering7613

Symptoms owners describe

Overheating6813
Electrical failures6210
Stalling5818
Steering problems180
Loss of power160
Brake problems1518
Vibration / shaking156
Check engine light140

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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.