1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 7%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, 7% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 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.
“The contact stated while driving 40mph the left rear wheel steered 45 degrees to the side and the vehicle went out of control. The vehicle collided head on with a tree. The driver was wearing a seat belt, but sustained injuries. The police took a report at the scene. The vehicle was towed to a junk yard and inspected by the manufacturer, who provided no clear determination as to what caused the accident. An engineer inspected the vehicle and determined the trailing arm failed and caused the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10156381, filed 2006-04, 105,000 miles“Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the pedal to travel to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also problems with the struts which broke and needed to be replaced. In addition, electrical system malfuctioned, causing headlights and instrument lights to go on and off, affecting visibility and may result in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #836172, filed 1999-04“Left tire dragged on the wall and the car finally came to a stop, due to rear cradle bolts pulled through the retainers, rear cradle is no longer supported at those mounting location. Steering gear becomes disconnected when the engine drops down.”
NHTSA complaint #9001324, filed 2000-06“Consumer states vehicle is shaking in the front and not shifting properly. Consumer stated that the drive train was slipping. Also the front control arm failed.”
NHTSA complaint #8008913, filed 2002-05“Emergency brake cable broke 1994; ball joints broke onceon street; brakes went out completely once on street;; rear main seal out; complete rebuilt front end, 1999; smoking in steering is intermittent.”
NHTSA complaint #706485, filed 1999-05Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 26 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 13 | 7% |
| 1989 | 6 | 4% |
| 1988 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix
95 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
2 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.
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