MYRModel Year Report

2005 Pontiac Grand Prix

● Typical for this model
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:04:43.428Z

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
148
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

30% 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 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 2004: 454 complaints 2005: 148 complaints 2005 148 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 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 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 148 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 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 148 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2007 2008: 143 complaints

2005: 148 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.

Electrical system

30% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and horn.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-13

"Takata recall" My vehicle will not go in drive as I was mommy way home it was stuck on a city street for 2 months due to transmission slipped.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-01

Also filed under Service brakes

Power train

28% · 41 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH
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2005 Pontiac Grand Prix gxp transmission failed on the freeway and this is the third time the transmission has been replaced there is obviously something defective on the car for this to happen.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-17

Steering

18% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing column and rack.

Service brakes

11% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Engine

9% · 14 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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I was driving down the road when my engine started smoking I pulled over add a friend who was is mayor of the next town over to let it cool down so that I could look to see what it was when I walk to the garage I turned around and looked and there...

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-25

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2009-02-23Steering09E005000 Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "Oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" Brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for…

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on February 23, 2009. Owners may contact…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2009-05-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-10-02 Power steering fluid leaks - fires
  3. R
    2014-09-08Electrical system14V400000 This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Pontiac Grand Prix — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 45 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 41 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 26 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V400000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 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.