1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 78about this part
- Share
- 10%of 810 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 78 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, 10% of the 810 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Wipers work intermittently. I contacted Pontiac gmc after seeing this issue was under recall. However, I am told that my car is not covered by the recall. The only recall I qualify for is one involving the rack and pinion steering mechanism. I was informed the repair is 100% my responsibility. However, if it has been recalled why am I not eligible?”
NHTSA complaint #10005366, filed 2003-02, 95,000 miles“I have a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix and I just researched the recalls for those models. I see that there was a recall on the windshield wipers and it is for what mine have recently done. The windshield wipers have stopped working and I haven't had my car over 2 years. I just got the car in 2008 and I wanted to know if the recall was on that car and was it ever done. I don't want to get into an accident and they started to not work after we had a big snow storm here in virginia.”
NHTSA complaint #10272502, filed 2009-06, 159,000 miles“This is the worst automobile I have ever owned. It is nickel and diming me to death. Both back windows are being held up in place by sticks that I have proped under them. The front passenger window I paid $300 to have repaired. The steering locked up on me and I had to dish out $500 to get that repaired, GM recalled it a couple of weeks after that, thank god I got some of my money back for that repair. The passengers side head light lens cover fell off $75 to replace that. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070584, filed 2004-01, 80,000 miles“The paint on the rear wheel wells as well as the pain on the running boards all the way back to the rear quarter pannels is rusting out. I found your website and thought that I migh be covered, but apparently I am not and GM said they have changed their plant to oshawa, canada. They also said that they have changed their paint. When I asked what I should do they said that it is pretty much tough luck. And that is about it. Also the coolent return hose in the engine goes every 2 yrs. And at canadian tire it costs. About 375$ to replace.”
NHTSA complaint #10071319, filed 2004-01, 180,000 miles“Power window regulators on all doors failed. This has happened within the 36000 warranty and continues after warranty expired. Car has only one window that's working a this time. Drivers window still working. Car was brought back 3 to 4 times to the dealer to have window regulators replaced. We live in florida and we need windows working due to the extreme heat. Manufacturer refused to cover the repairs after warranty due to , too many miles on car. This has been an on going defect since the car was new and I feel the problem has not been solved. …”
NHTSA complaint #10053018, filed 2004-01, 30,000 milesRelated recalls
- 99V348000Dec 16, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wipers may stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm…Covers: Pontiac Grand Prix 1997, Buick Century 1997, Regal 1997
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 20 | 6% |
| 2001 | 20 | 6% |
| 2000 | 23 | 5% |
| 1999 | 31 | 8% |
| 1998 | 49 | 10% |
| 1997 | 78 | 10% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 | 14 | 8% |
| 1994 | 65 | 31% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
216 complaintsExterior lighting
149 complaintsEngine cooling
136 complaintsElectrical system
88 complaintsAir bags
56 complaintsBrakes
52 complaintsEngine
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsFuel system
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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