MYRModel Year Report

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix

● Typical for this model
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:31:06.807Z

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, 2008 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 88 complaints 1988 1989: 139 complaints 1990: 176 complaints 1991: 172 complaints 1992: 114 complaints 1992 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 213 complaints 1995: 169 complaints 1996: 79 complaints 1996 1997: 810 complaints 1998: 499 complaints 1999: 412 complaints 2000: 461 complaints 2000 2001: 308 complaints 2002: 330 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2004: 454 complaints 2004 2005: 148 complaints 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2008: 142 complaints 2008
2008: 142 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19832
19843
19853
19862
19872
198888
1989139
1990176
1991172
1992114
1993131
1994213
1995169
199679
1997810
1998499
1999412
2000461
2001308
2002330
2003106
2004454
2005148
2006239
2007220
2008142

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28%

28% of complaints: electrical system — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ignition switch unintendedly turned off the vehicle, and the vehicle lost power. The contact was able to immediately restart the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251002

Purchased the car in march and filed with local dealership to get the recall repaired for the ignition. 6 months later and the dealership says that GM hasn’t sent the part. It’s needs repaired now.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241028

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19%

19% of complaints: exterior lighting — 27 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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A VEHICLE TURNED IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING A SUBSEQUENT CRASH RESULTING IN FRONT DAMAGE TO MY CAR. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ALTHOUGH BUMPER WAS TORN OFF AND HOOD BENT. ADDITIONALLY ASIDE FROM THE CRASH, MY CAR HAS STARTED LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140505

MY FATHER-IN-LAW WAS DRIVING MY GRAND PRIX AND MY MOTHER-IN-LAW WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. MY FATHER-IN-LAW LOST CONSCIOUSNESS AT THE WHEEL AND THEY WENT LEFT OF CENTER AND RAN ANOTHER VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140314

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND MY FOOT SLIPPED OFF BRAKE AND I HIT A CURB. THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF WHICH ALSO SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD. MY INSURANCE AND BODY SHOP SAID THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH DAMAGE TO THE CAR TO CAUSE THE AIRBAGS TO GO OFF. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080715

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file.

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The transmission shifting cable has clips that keep it held in place for you to be able to put your car into drive or reverse and park ect.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240613

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140908 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 14V400000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20170424 — RQ (closed 20210329)

Loss of Headlights

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V400000 (electrical system) 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 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.