1998 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical system problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 pontiac grand prix. While driving 25 mph, smoke emitted from under the dashboard on the passenger side. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The…”
filed Apr 20, 2016
“1998 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire and recall notice repairs. *ld the consumer stated since the fire, the abs and temperature light illuminated, the traction light and electrical components stopped working.”
filed Mar 8, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Electrical System problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 43 | 30% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 68 | 31% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 65 | 27% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 45 | 30% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 107 | 24% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 20 | 19% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 56 | 17% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 60 | 19% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 63 | 14% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 47 | 11% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 88 | 11% |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 9 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.