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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1992 Pontiac Grand Prix Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
4%of 114 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 visibility of the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix, 4% of the 114 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.

“I would have to research all the dates needed for above info. My 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix se is a hazard to my health and everyone else on the road. I have smoke from steering wheel and loss of power at any given moment, and much much more.”

NHTSA complaint #10069205, filed 2004-01

“I've had numerous problems with this model (3.4 dual overhead cam engine). Most recently was a serious oil leak which resulted in an engine rebuild. The leaks started again and was repaired by a GM dealer. The engine locked and had to be replaced at an estimated cost of $3,500. I'm the original owner of the vehicle. A dealer tried to repair the hood alignment problem on 3 different occasions but never succeded. I've replaced the starter 3 times, the drivers side power window motor twice (2); water pump twice (2) turn signal switch four times (4) and still get smoke from steering wheel; etc. …”

NHTSA complaint #721204, filed 2000-04

“Consumer states the windshield wiper arms do not park at correct location. When disengaged, arms stop directly vertical on windshield obstructing consumer's view while driving. Related recall 99v348000 v.I.n. Not included.”

NHTSA complaint #8023366, filed 2002-11

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200821%
200763%
2006104%
200553%
2004143%
200344%
2002206%
2001206%
2000235%
1999318%
19984910%
19977810%
199645%
1995148%
19946531%
199322%
199244%
199142%
198921%
198811%

Other parts of the 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix

Brakes
41 complaints
Electrical system
30 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Exterior lighting
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 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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