2001 Honda Accord vs 2001 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 | 2001 Honda Accord | 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 920 | 308 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 276 | 374 |
| Investigations | 8 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 142 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 106 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 98,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 405 | 11 |
| Power Train | 209 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 78 | 60 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 102 |
| Engine | 14 | 65 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 57 | 9 |
| Structure | 47 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 43 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 57 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 46 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 33 | 0 |
| Stalling | 31 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 31 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
2001 Honda Accord
2001 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.