Honda Accord vs Pontiac Grand AM
The Honda Accord is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Pontiac Grand AM. At EPA assumptions that is about $100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Accord | Pontiac Grand AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,345 | 1,318 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 92 and 5 | 99 and 15 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 110,000 miles | 70,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 24 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 21 and 28 | 19 and 28 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,800 | $2,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,345 complaints for the Honda Accord and 1,318 for the Pontiac Grand AM. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Honda Accord, 3 for the Pontiac Grand AM.