MYRModel Year Report

1994 Pontiac Grand Prix

● Typical for this model
1994 Pontiac Grand Prix
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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 Prix Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 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 1991 1992: 117 complaints 1993: 132 complaints 1994: 217 complaints 1994 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: 142 complaints 2008
1994: 217 complaints
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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
2008142

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

VISIBILITY 31%

31% of complaints: visibility — 68 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and switch/wiring.

SERVICE BRAKES 24%

24% of complaints: service brakes — 51 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and module.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY
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OTHER: LOCATION OF PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAUSED EXTENSIVE INJURIES TO PASSENGER DURING ACCIDENT. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950929

STARTED THE VEHICLE AND DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT INVOLVED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950619

LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE HITTING A GUARD RAIL, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 30 MPH AIRBAG DEPLOYED BREAKING WINDSHEILD AND REARVIEW MIRROR CAUING INJURIES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950201

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11%

11% of complaints: exterior lighting — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and turn signal.

CRASH FIRE
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WINDSHIELD WIPER/TURN SIGNAL MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH ON STEERING COLUMN REPLACED TWICE ALREADY (12/31/96, 02/17/99) AND NOW BLINKERS ARE INOP AND MUST BE REPLACED FOR A THIRD TIME. HAVE NOTICED THIS ITEM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030213

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19960208 — PE (closed 19960618)

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

I 19960618 — EA (closed 19970219)

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURES

R 19970306 — visibility

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.

Campaign 97V017000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

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 UNI

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.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Pontiac Grand Prix — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (68 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (51 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V017000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 1988 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 1997 ■ 1998 ■ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.