2001 Nissan Sentra vs 2001 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 | 2001 Nissan Sentra | 2001 Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 236 | 538 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 406 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 61,150 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 44 | 232 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 93 | 75 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 98 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 59 |
| Visibility | 4 | 32 |
| Steering | 8 | 24 |
| Suspension | 15 | 16 |
| Tires | 17 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 43 | 33 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 21 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 54 |
| Overheating | 0 | 14 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
2001 Nissan Sentra
2001 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.