MYRModel Year Report

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix

● Typical for this model
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:05:12.399Z

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
143
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

31% 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 2003 2004: 454 complaints 2005: 148 complaints 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2008: 143 complaints 2008 143
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 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2008: 143 complaints 2008 143
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 2006: 239 complaints 2007: 220 complaints 2007 2008: 143 complaints 2008 143

2008: 143 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

31% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and wiring.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2025-10-02

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, 2024-10-28

Exterior lighting

22% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and switch.

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Took it in to Valvoline for an oil change and they checked the headlights,blinkers etc.They could not get main headlights to come on so they replaced them and they still would not come on.Told me I was going to have to take it to a mechanic.High...

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-02

Air bags

16% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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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, 2014-05-05

Also filed under Structure

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, 2014-03-14

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-07-15

Engine

13% · 19 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

13% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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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, 2024-06-13

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. 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 →

  2. I
    2017-04-24Recall queryClosed 2021-03-29 Loss of Headlights

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 44 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 23 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V400000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.