2003 Honda Accord vs 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix
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 | 2003 Honda Accord | 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,987 | 106 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 382 | 387 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 153 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 18 | 37 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 19–21 |
| Median reported mileage | 90,000 mi | 100,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 924 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 318 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 142 | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 143 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 95 | 16 |
| Steering | 90 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 81 | 3 |
| Structure | 73 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 104 | 6 |
| Shifting problems | 92 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 75 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 68 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 58 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 45 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 31 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 20 | 0 |
2003 Honda Accord
2003 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.