1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 10%of 499 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix, 10% of the 499 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,500 miles.
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“1. Have had problems with windshield wipers for past 2 years 2. Wipers stay in upright position impairing vision 3. Am now having repairs done at my own expense. Gm knows there has been a problem and had a recall on some older models (my son's - this is how I know) and refuses to repair all vehicles with the same problem. I have e-mailed my complaint to them amd have gotten the run around.”
NHTSA complaint #10114430, filed 2005-03, 115,000 miles“My 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix gtp has had multiple failures of the wiper assembly, leaving me in dangerous situations. These failures occur primarily in winter but sometimes in warmer weather. The wipers fail to function with little or no warning, and are expensive to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10162509, filed 2006-07, 75,000 miles“I own a 1998 Pontiac grand-prix. My windshield wipers stop in the up-right position. This has caused impaired vision. I know that the 1997 model was recalled for the same malfunction. I am the mother of three children and safety is most important issue when I purchase a car. Unfortunately this is not under warranty and a very expensive part to replace. I do not feel this should go out at only 94,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10023935, filed 2003-06, 92,000 miles“The windshield wipers on my 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix fail when ice builds up under them. This has happened 3 times in the last 2 years. The cost of repairing this is between $120.00 and $140.00. This is hazardous because the wipers stop in the middle of the windshield and obstructs the driver' vision. I have contacted Pontiac numerous times concerning this problem but to no avail. Many other owners of this style of automobile have had the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10007911, filed 2003-02, 93,000 milesVisibility (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 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
90 complaintsExterior lighting
90 complaintsSteering
89 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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