1998 Pontiac Grand Prix power train problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 pontiac grand prix. After reversing from the driveway, the contact noticed fluid leaking on the pavement. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that there was a fuel and transmission fluid leakage. As a result, the transmission kit and oil pan…”
filed Oct 30, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized, the vehicle overheated, and there was a burning odor. The failure recurred on various occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made…”
filed Mar 6, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 18 | 13% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 29 | 13% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 61 | 26% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 40 | 27% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 19 | 4% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 22 | 7% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 43 | 9% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 24 | 6% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 32 | 4% |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 5 | 6% |
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.