1996 Pontiac Grand Prix engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 20 complaints for the 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 17% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand prix. The vehicle caught fire twice where drops of engine oil fell on the exhaust manifold. The fires occurred three days after purchasing the vehicle. The contact was responsible for the repair cost of $2000. The contact was not aware of recall# 09v116000, component: engine and engine cooling when the failure occurred. The manufacturer stated that they would research the failure and call him; however, he has not received a call.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
- Brakes 19 complaints