MYRModel Year Report

1985 Pontiac Grand Prix

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1985 Pontiac Grand Prix
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:03:53.573Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 3 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 92 complaints 1989: 143 complaints 1990: 177 complaints 1991: 173 complaints 1991 1992: 117 complaints 1993: 132 complaints 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 1995 1996: 79 complaints 1997: 810 complaints 1998: 499 complaints 1999: 412 complaints 1999 2000: 461 complaints 2001: 308 complaints 2002: 330 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 454 complaints 2005: 148 complaints 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2007 2008: 143 complaints
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 3 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 92 complaints 1989: 143 complaints 1989 1990: 177 complaints 1991: 173 complaints 1991 1992: 117 complaints 1993: 132 complaints 1993 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 1995 1996: 79 complaints 1997: 810 complaints 1997 1998: 499 complaints 1999: 412 complaints 1999 2000: 461 complaints 2001: 308 complaints 2001 2002: 330 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 454 complaints 2005: 148 complaints 2005 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2007 2008: 143 complaints
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 3 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 92 complaints 1989: 143 complaints 1989 1990: 177 complaints 1991: 173 complaints 1991 1992: 117 complaints 1993: 132 complaints 1993 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 1995 1996: 79 complaints 1997: 810 complaints 1997 1998: 499 complaints 1999: 412 complaints 1999 2000: 461 complaints 2001: 308 complaints 2001 2002: 330 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 454 complaints 2005: 148 complaints 2005 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2007 2008: 143 complaints

1985: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19832
19843
19853
19862
19872
198892
1989143
1990177
1991173
1992117
1993132
1994217
1995169
199679
1997810
1998499
1999412
2000461
2001308
2002330
2003106
2004454
2005148
2006239
2007220
2008143

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seats

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing head restraint.

CRASHINJURY
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When applying brakes the back of the front seat flies up,pushing you into the dash on the passenger side.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-26

Power train

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE
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Engine fire. (Ohio state police report)

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-31

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1986-08-25Engineering analysisClosed 1988-03-02 Windshield wipers
  2. R
    1987-04-10Structure87V046000 Drivers side power door lock switch may separate during actuation, exposing the electrical terminal.

    Remedy: Inspect and modify power door lock switch as required.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1989-03-06CClosed 1990-01-16 Throttle non-return
  4. I
    1989-03-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-12 Jammed steering mechanism
  5. I
    1989-07-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-22 Parking brake cable
  6. R
    2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…

    Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Pontiac Grand Prix — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V046000 · Structure
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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