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1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Air bags Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 176 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1% of the 176 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“While driving 30mph hit a tree and front was in a v shape after accident. Air bags did not deploy. Radiator and hood were no good. The bumper was split in half and the hood buckled in a 45 degree angle.”

NHTSA complaint #876956, filed 2000-12

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20082215%
2007167%
2006198%
2005107%
2004286%
200322%
2002113%
2001114%
2000112%
1999143%
1998245%
1997567%
199634%
19951811%
19942411%
199311%
199011%

Other parts of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix

Brakes
95 complaints
Body and structure
25 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Engine cooling
16 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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