MYRModel Year Report

1990 Pontiac Grand AM

▲ Better than typical
1990 Pontiac Grand AM
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:32.585Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Grand AM Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 33 complaints 1989: 44 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 168 complaints 1992 1993: 206 complaints 1994: 384 complaints 1995: 409 complaints 1995 1996: 450 complaints 1997: 383 complaints 1998: 172 complaints 1998 1999: 849 complaints 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 538 complaints 2001 2002: 395 complaints 2003: 325 complaints 2004: 293 complaints 2004 2005: 102 complaints 2005
1990: 39 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19831
19840
19854
198611
198728
198833
198944
199039
199182
1992168
1993206
1994384
1995409
1996450
1997383
1998172
1999849
2000675
2001538
2002395
2003325
2004293
2005102

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 38%

38% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
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VEHICLE FIRE. NAR 06/18/2003. *MR DAMAGES TO THE HOOD, ENGINE, BUMPER, AND WHEELS. *CB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040816

Also filed under STRUCTURE and WHEELS

STRUCTURE 18%

18% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and frame and members.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 18%

18% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing starter assembly and module.

WHEELS 8%

8% of complaints: wheels — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing multi piece.

FIRE
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LUG NUTS DESIGNED WITH PLASTIC CAPS THAT COME OFF, PREVENTING WENCH FROM LOOSENING LUGS WHEN CHANGING TIRES. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941203

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Pontiac Grand AM — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1989 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ◆ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Pontiac Grand AM reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Pontiac Grand AM is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Pontiac Grand AM?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Pontiac Grand AM have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.