1999 Hyundai Elantra vs 1999 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.
| Metric | 1999 Hyundai Elantra | 1999 Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 128 | 849 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 61 | 155 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 73 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–24 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 92,750 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 203 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 133 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 132 |
| Suspension | 2 | 107 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 76 |
| Visibility | 7 | 88 |
| Power Train | 41 | 32 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 68 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 25 | 47 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 18 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 63 |
| Overheating | 0 | 31 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 16 |
1999 Hyundai Elantra
1999 Pontiac Grand AM
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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.