MYRModel Year Report

1995 Pontiac Grand Prix

● Typical for this model
1995 Pontiac Grand Prix
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:05:17.063Z

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
169
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

28% 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 1991 1992: 117 complaints 1993: 132 complaints 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 1995 169 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 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 1995 169 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 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 1995 169 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

1995: 169 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

28% · 48 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

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Power train

20% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

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Automatic transmission interlock system failed, causing accident/injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-07

Exterior lighting

12% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing tail lights and turn signal.

CRASHINJURY
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Exterior lighting/tail lights - there is moisture build-up and heavy condensation in both tail lights, again . I've already had the tail light assembly replaced twice on both sides, and have to pay for it again.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-14

Air bags

12% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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On July 26, 2004 my 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix's air bags deployed for no reason. I was exiting my garage and as I proceeded forward about 5-10 feet the air bags both went off shattering my windsheild. It burned my face, hands and my arms.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-15

Driving vehicle over wooden bridge, another vehicle traveling opposite directions, about 35 MPH, hit Pontiac head on, was wearing seat belt, but both air bags did not deploy upon impact.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-07

Visibility

9% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing switch/wiring and power window devices and controls.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1997-03-06Visibility97V017000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1997-05-13Seat belts97V065000 The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1998-12-18Seat belts98V306000 The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1999-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 2001-12-28 Inadvertent air bag deployment
  5. 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

1995 Pontiac Grand Prix — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 48 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 21 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 97V017000 · Visibility
  • Recall 97V065000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 98V306000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix have?
4 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.