MYRModel Year Report

1990 Pontiac Grand AM

▲ Better than typical
1990 Pontiac Grand AM
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:08.614Z

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
39
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

38% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1988: 33 complaints 1989: 44 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 39 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 168 complaints 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
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 33 complaints 1989: 44 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 39 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 168 complaints 1993: 206 complaints 1993 1994: 384 complaints 1995: 409 complaints 1995 1996: 450 complaints 1997: 383 complaints 1997 1998: 172 complaints 1999: 849 complaints 1999 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 538 complaints 2001 2002: 395 complaints 2003: 325 complaints 2003 2004: 293 complaints 2005: 102 complaints 2005
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 28 complaints 1987 1988: 33 complaints 1988 1989: 44 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 39 1991: 82 complaints 1991 1992: 168 complaints 1992 1993: 206 complaints 1993 1994: 384 complaints 1994 1995: 409 complaints 1995 1996: 450 complaints 1996 1997: 383 complaints 1997 1998: 172 complaints 1998 1999: 849 complaints 1999 2000: 675 complaints 2000 2001: 538 complaints 2001 2002: 395 complaints 2002 2003: 325 complaints 2003 2004: 293 complaints 2004 2005: 102 complaints 2005

1990: 39 complaints

View as data table
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% · 15 reports

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-16

Also filed under Structure and wheels

Structure

18% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

FIRE

Power train

18% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

Electrical system

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing starter assembly and module.

Wheels

8% · 3 reports

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-03

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Pontiac Grand AM — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.