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2000 Pontiac Grand Prix vs 2002 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.

Metric2000 Pontiac Grand Prix2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
NHTSA complaints461330
Recall campaigns43
Service bulletins (TSBs)303368
Investigations74
Crash reports1019
Fire reports16296
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2119–21
Median reported incident mileage99,347 mi93,206 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentPontiac Grand PrixPontiac Grand Prix
Engine and Engine Cooling15162
Engine7386
Electrical System6356
Power Train4318
Steering3512
Exterior Lighting2224
Visibility2319
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2020

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling3215
Clunking / rattling100
Rust / corrosion1012
Electrical failures80
Hesitation / surging70
Check engine light65
Overheating60
Shifting problems50
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
2002 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.