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1997 Infiniti I30 vs 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix

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.

Metric1997 Infiniti I301997 Pontiac Grand Prix
NHTSA complaints20810
Recall campaigns14
Service bulletins (TSBs)84102
Investigations07
Crash reports434
Fire reports1109
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)2119–21
Median reported incident mileage105,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentInfiniti I30Pontiac Grand Prix
Steering0216
Exterior Lighting0149
Engine and Engine Cooling3136
Electrical System688
Visibility078
Air Bags156
Service Brakes, Hydraulic542
Engine045

Symptoms owners describe

Steering problems034
Stalling024
Airbag warning light024
Loss of power012
Overheating011
Electrical failures09
Clunking / rattling09
Rust / corrosion08
1997 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.