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.
| Metric | 2002 Pontiac Grand AM | 2002 Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 395 | 186 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 457 | 186 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 73,000 mi | 89,563 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Grand AM | Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 148 | 36 |
| Exterior Lighting | 97 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 54 | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 40 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 12 |
| Tires | 12 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 35 | 17 |
| Won’t start | 33 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
2002 Pontiac Grand AM
2002 Volvo S60
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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.