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2001 Pontiac Grand AM vs 2001 Toyota Camry Solara

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2001 Pontiac Grand AM2001 Toyota Camry Solara
NHTSA complaints53853
Recall campaigns40
Service bulletins (TSBs)406107
Investigations30
Crash reports2117
Fire reports41
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)22–2320–24
Median reported incident mileage75,000 mi84,579 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentPontiac Grand AMToyota Camry Solara
Electrical System2320
Exterior Lighting980
Engine and Engine Cooling754
Service Brakes, Hydraulic594
Visibility320
Air Bags1413
Fuel System, Gasoline242
Steering242

Symptoms owners describe

Won’t start540
Stalling330
Vibration / shaking210
Overheating140
Rust / corrosion90
Water leaks80
Clunking / rattling70
Check engine light60
2001 Pontiac Grand AM
2001 Toyota Camry Solara

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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.