1988 Pontiac Grand Prix Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 154,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix, 9% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 154,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Can you provide me with trouble shooting codes and a color coded wiring diagram.., I can not find them anywhere. I have been pulled over but the police excused me since I just bought the car used and I am trying to fix it. Thankyou”
NHTSA complaint #712668, filed 1999-10“The car had work done on the fuel tank and recalls came back and two days later a fire started under the dash immediately after being started,the starter was sticking on and that was it the car is now totaled”
NHTSA complaint #743341, filed 2001-03“While driving vehicle tried to cross the street about 5 MPH on a rainy day another vehicle turned in front and hit Grand Prix in front grill and hood. Since then the dashboard had lost electrical power, such as speedometer/odometer, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #820974, filed 1998-02Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 43 | 30% |
| 2007 | 68 | 31% |
| 2006 | 65 | 27% |
| 2005 | 45 | 30% |
| 2004 | 107 | 24% |
| 2003 | 20 | 19% |
| 2002 | 56 | 17% |
| 2001 | 60 | 19% |
| 2000 | 63 | 14% |
| 1999 | 47 | 11% |
| 1998 | 51 | 10% |
| 1997 | 88 | 11% |
| 1996 | 9 | 11% |
| 1995 | 15 | 9% |
| 1994 | 28 | 13% |
| 1993 | 32 | 24% |
| 1992 | 30 | 26% |
| 1991 | 22 | 13% |
| 1990 | 17 | 10% |
| 1989 | 14 | 10% |
| 1988 | 8 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
49 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology