2002 Hyundai Elantra vs 2002 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 | 2002 Hyundai Elantra | 2002 Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 342 | 395 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 77 | 457 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 58 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,000 mi | 73,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | 148 |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 97 |
| Suspension | 95 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 70 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 54 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 | 29 |
| Steering | 16 | 22 |
| Structure | 27 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 59 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 24 | 0 |
| Stalling | 18 | 35 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 8 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 9 |
2002 Hyundai Elantra
2002 Pontiac Grand AM
Compare all Hyundai Elantra vs Pontiac Grand AM years →
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.