MYRModel Year Report

1993 Pontiac Grand Prix

▲ Better than typical
1993 Pontiac Grand Prix
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:07:49.210Z

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
132
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

53% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 92 complaints 1989: 143 complaints 1990: 177 complaints 1991: 173 complaints 1992: 117 complaints 1993: 132 complaints 1993 132 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 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 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 132 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 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 132 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

1993: 132 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

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

Service brakes

53% · 70 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

29% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The steering column had been smoking when the turn signals were used then one evening the ignition switch caught fire. The whole dash and steering wheel column, and instrument cluster had to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-20

Upon starting, noticed smoke coming out from steering column, vehicle caught on fire in the ignition switch area.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-04

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Sudden acceleration due to engine vacuum hose line falling off, resulting in loss of control.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-09

Exterior lighting

8% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing switch and turn signal.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

I own a 1993 Grand Prix. Ever since I bought it used in 2001, I have had to pull the turning signal mechanism forward to make them operable. About a month ago, my 19-year-old daughter was borrowing the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-30

Steering

7% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1993-03-03Seats93V035000 The driver and passenger front seat manual reclining mechanisms do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS 207, "Seating systems." The seat back mechanisms will not latch under certain conditions.

    Remedy: Replace the manual seat recliner mechanism with a mechanism that complies with FMVSS 207.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1994-08-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-21 Corroded rear disk brakes
  3. R
    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Pontiac Grand Prix — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 70 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 38 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V035000 · Seats
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 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.