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2002 Honda Accord 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.

Metric2002 Honda Accord2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
NHTSA complaints1,050330
Recall campaigns53
Service bulletins (TSBs)197368
Investigations74
Crash reports12919
Fire reports1096
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)21–2519–21
Median reported incident mileage89,660 mi93,206 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda AccordPontiac Grand Prix
Power Train47818
Air Bags27311
Electrical System6956
Engine1986
Engine and Engine Cooling3362
Structure7510
Vehicle Speed Control467
Seat Belts396

Symptoms owners describe

Shifting problems890
Hesitation / surging730
Check engine light645
Rust / corrosion5412
Stalling5015
Airbag warning light330
Clunking / rattling160
Vibration / shaking90
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.