2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 4% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 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.
“I own a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix today is july 6 and within the last 3 weeks I have had all four windows in my car go down and not come back up I have been told that the regulators are all out and that the cost of repair is approx. 636.00 per window is this a known defect?”
NHTSA complaint #10275846, filed 2009-07, 100,000 miles“There were several problems with my car beginning with rear defrost not working. The air would only work on high. Then as I was driving home one night I turned the fan to the air/heat off and my headlights went out nearly causing me to run off the road. Then at some point my car would not start and I would have to keep trying. Then it would not start at all. At first I was told it was the starter so I had that replaced, only to find out it was not the starter. Finally the problem was solved amazingly enough it was the ignition switch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621071, filed 2014-08, 78,000 miles“My driver window stoped working, I checked the harness and it is on tight. The car only has 40,000 miles on it. Should this be happening? Is there a recall? My warranty is past and I dont need to be spending the money to have this fixed when I just got the car 7 months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10066363, filed 2004-04, 40,000 miles“The windshield wipers worked intermittently. This occurred during a rain storm . The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on 3 occasions and the problem was resolved temporarily. The wiper would not go far enough towards the a-pillar. The dealer readjusted the left wiper arm. The vehicle engine stalled. While driving 40 MPH and above the vehicle would vibrate. The technician determined that the driver's side front tire was out of balance and the passenger's side front wheel was out of round. . The cd player stopped working while it was playing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10083330, filed 2004-08, 700 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10126237Dec 11, 2014This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
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 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix
31 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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