2002 Mercury Cougar vs 2002 Pontiac Grand AM
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.
| Metric | 2002 Mercury Cougar | 2002 Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 95 | 395 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 42 | 457 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,600 mi | 73,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Cougar | Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 148 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 97 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 54 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 41 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 29 |
| Visibility | 6 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 19 |
| Steering | 3 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 28 | 5 |
| Stalling | 23 | 35 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 33 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Overheating | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2002 Mercury Cougar
2002 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.