2000 Pontiac Grand Prix vs 2000 Volkswagen Passat
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 Prix | 2000 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 461 | 507 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 303 | 196 |
| Investigations | 7 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 162 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 99,347 mi | 69,600 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Grand Prix | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 151 | 94 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 160 |
| Electrical System | 63 | 43 |
| Engine | 73 | 8 |
| Power Train | 43 | 19 |
| Steering | 35 | 25 |
| Suspension | 16 | 36 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 25 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 20 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
2000 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.