1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 499 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2% of the 499 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles.
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.
“All four of my windows have gone out! I have power windows, and none of them work. One goes down about two inches, two don't budge, and the other falls down if it isn't propped up with something wedging it between the glass and the door. I have been told this will cost me well over $1500 to fix, and I know there's a problem if all four quit working in the same year!”
NHTSA complaint #10093375, filed 2004-09, 100,000 miles“Service engine problems from the beginning. Almost every exhaust-related component was replaced before a new computer cut down on the problem. I still had an episode or two after that installation, but have had no episodes in two years now. Airbag light came on shortly after warranty expired, but I knew about the technical service bulletin on that one and it was fixed for free. Driver side window button died a few months after purchase, but it was replaced free under warranty. More recently two windows have stopped working when the weather is warm. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069996, filed 2004-01, 32,000 miles“I don't have the exact dates with me. My vehicle is currently at dealership for repair. Problems: over the 4 years the vehicle would stall from a stop position usually when at a traffic light our when making a turn from a blvd. In all cases I'm in a panic situation to re-start the car. The car has been into the dealer and they cant diagnose the problem but charged be $80 for the diagnoses. This is an ongoing issue.. I feel very serious. Headlight capsules fell off, left side november 2001 and just now the right side june 2003. I feel this should be considered a recall item. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069484, filed 2004-01“Air conditioner odor due to water remaining in airbox fermenting , 4 years later no solution although repair shop says they replaced evaporator core they did not,, advised me to turn on fan for 5 minutes after using air conditioner, hardly reasonable to do, sit in car for 5 minutes before leaving, they did spray some kind of fungicidal into airbox once and have since been thinking about what to do.”
NHTSA complaint #750096, filed 2001-08“1998 Pontiac gran prix daytonia limited edition 3.8 v6 super charger engine. Less that 50,000 miles. A/c compressor has gone out , service mgr. (rick) bob neill Pontiac, winston-salem, nc has advised us that warranty expired in may 2004. Company will not do anything to correct this problem. In a car with less than 50,000 miles the A/C compressor should last longer. Also own 1992 chrysler t & c mini van A/C still going strong original parts and A/C coolant.”
NHTSA complaint #10082490, filed 2004-07Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 13 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 14 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
90 complaintsExterior lighting
90 complaintsSteering
89 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
49 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology