Pontiac Grand Prix Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Pontiac Grand Prix reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Pontiac Grand Prix truly differs from competing car models in reliability.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Pontiac Grand Prix reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Pontiac Grand Prix was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Pontiac Grand Prix has been recently.
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Pontiac Grand Prix Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Pontiac Grand Prix.Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.
Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Pontiac Grand Prix Competitors' Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Pontiac Grand Prix
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| Reliability and Durability of the Pontiac Grand Prix: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
excellent |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
J.D. Power gave this thing a half dot higher in initial quality than the Honda Accord of the same year. I have already put over 40,000 miles on it, and have had no trouble what-so-ever. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have owned the car for over 2 years and it has only been in the shop for warranty repairs 4 times. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rock solid, even my older ones were real respectable. Would recommend any GM car powered by the 3800 series II or III. These motors are bulletproof. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Never had any major repair problems with my prior Pontiac Grand Prix. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It can handle aggressive driving and high mileage, while maintaining its youthful feel. Maintenance is low and more affordable, because I can make many of the repairs myself with my limited knowledge of car repair. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Terrible. Broke down (transmission) after 88k miles. Besides that it was costing $2k a year to run. |
| 2002 | 2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I chose the Grand Prix for its exceptional 3.8 V6 and its durable 4 speed automatic transmission. The duo will provide hundreds of thousands of miles of use. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Pontiac Grand Prix: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The engine is great, but the AT was not up to the task for the V8 FWD car. After rebuilding transmision, added an aux trans cooler, and this helped immensly. |
