1997 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical system problems
The 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix has 102 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
102
Electrical System complaints
10%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH, CONSUMER RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONTACTED DEALER AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS AN INJURY IN THE ACCIDENT. TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, WATER PUMP FAILED.…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix have?
NHTSA has 102 complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical system — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.