1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 8%of 412 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,674miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix, 8% of the 412 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,674 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My airconditioner fan switch has now gone once again and is in need of "another new one, this will be 3. The paint on my hood is starting to crack a bit and will be peeling shortly. This car was very well maintained and garaged and there was no reason for this! The power windows went about 3 diferant times on both sides of the vehicle and the switches had to be fully replaced. The radio has a short in it in the back somewhere and the display goes crazy at times. Lastly and most importantly, I have had a water leak on this car since 1999. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069913, filed 2004-01, 200 miles“Dt: the contact stated all of the power windows except the front driver's window failed to operate. The windows were not used often. The power windows were stuck in the up position and would not move. When pressing the buttons there was no noise coming from the power window motors. The independent repair shop replaced the three window motors that failed on january 6, 2006.”
NHTSA complaint #10147114, filed 2006-01, 40,000 miles“Had 1999 Grand Prix for seven months already had problems with drivers window not winding down. A part of the passenger door panel started to come off. Now drivers seat belt won't latch, and is currently in the shop for broken valve spring and damage to the head gasket as a result from the broken valve spring. Car only had 1 other owner and was running perfect also had perfect service records.”
NHTSA complaint #10149119, filed 2006-01, 99,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated the power window on the rear passenger side would not operate. This window was not used often. The window was stuck in the upward position and would not move. When pressing the button. There was no noise coming from the power window motor. The motor has not been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10147115, filed 2006-01, 40,000 miles“1999 Grand Prix purchased used in 2002. In fall 2003, one power window failed and had to be replaced. In august 2004, a second power window failed and had to be replaced. In september 2004, a third power window failed. It is stuck in the up position and has not yet been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10093420, filed 2004-10, 36,900 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 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix
152 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsEquipment
13 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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