1997 Mazda 626 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.
| Metric | 1997 Mazda 626 | 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 358 | 810 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 82 | 102 |
| Investigations | 2 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 109 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,650 mi | 105,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda 626 | Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 233 | 32 |
| Steering | 8 | 216 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 39 | 136 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 149 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 88 |
| Air Bags | 36 | 56 |
| Visibility | 4 | 78 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 37 | 24 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 16 | 0 |
| Overheating | 12 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 34 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 24 |
1997 Mazda 626
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.