2000 Pontiac Grand AM vs 2000 Volvo S40
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 | 2000 Pontiac Grand AM | 2000 Volvo S40 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 675 | 122 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 376 | 199 |
| Investigations | 5 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,000 mi | 73,729 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Grand AM | Volvo S40 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 157 | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 118 | 49 |
| Electrical System | 130 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 111 | 10 |
| Visibility | 43 | 5 |
| Suspension | 34 | 14 |
| Steering | 34 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 35 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 49 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 35 | 0 |
| Overheating | 19 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 17 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
2000 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.