1988 Pontiac Grand Prix Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix, 5% of the 88 complaints for this model year.
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.
“When getting into the driver's side front seat consumer noticed that the driver's side came off the assembly. Consumer stated that this was the third time that seat was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10083242, filed 2004-07“The driver's side seat bracket that holds the seat to the floor broke off, causing the seat to snap back which could have caused an accident. Happened twice in 3 years. Dealer said the part is no longer available.”
NHTSA complaint #810663, filed 1997-04Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 3% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
49 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine cooling
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.
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