2006 Pontiac Grand Prix vs 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
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 | 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 239 | 142 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 703 | 871 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 92,000 mi | 81,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Grand Prix | Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 65 | 43 |
| Power Train | 61 | 18 |
| Exterior Lighting | 48 | 29 |
| Steering | 42 | 9 |
| Engine | 32 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 14 |
| Shifting problems | 13 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
2008 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.