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2002 Pontiac Grand AM vs 2002 Volvo S60

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 Pontiac Grand AM2002 Volvo S60
NHTSA complaints395186
Recall campaigns18
Service bulletins (TSBs)457186
Investigations12
Crash reports224
Fire reports33
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)21–2520–21
Median reported incident mileage73,000 mi89,563 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentPontiac Grand AMVolvo S60
Electrical System14836
Exterior Lighting975
Engine and Engine Cooling5412
Fuel System, Gasoline740
Air Bags1912
Tires1219
Fuel/propulsion System625
Service Brakes, Hydraulic290

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling3517
Won’t start330
Brake problems90
Vibration / shaking80
Overheating80
Check engine light511
Hesitation / surging50
Loss of power011

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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.