1997 Pontiac Grand Prix safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
34
complaints reporting a crash
109
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 27 report injuries (31 people injured, 2 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles were involved in 8 fatal crashes with 5 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskAffected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and… · Oct 26, 2015
- Fire riskEngine and Engine Cooling · Apr 8, 2009
- Fire riskEngine and Engine Cooling · Mar 12, 2008
- Crash riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE… · Nov 4, 2002