1997 Pontiac Grand Prix engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 174 complaints for the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

Complaints: 174 16% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage: 150,000 miles 95 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires: 1 and 83
Injuries and deaths: 4 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Based on 95 complaints that include mileage. 7% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.

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Mileage	Complaints
0k to 20k miles	1
20k to 40k miles	2
40k to 60k miles	4
60k to 80k miles	6
80k to 100k miles	10
100k to 120k miles	6
120k to 140k miles	11
140k to 160k miles	12
160k to 180k miles	14
180k to 200k miles	10
200k+ miles	19

What the data shows

Of the 95 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 150,000 miles, and 7% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 crash, 83 fires, 4 injuries.

What owners wrote

On the day indicated my 2yr old and I were traveling on the freeway when the car suddenly caught fire. After the fire department put out the fire it was determined the fire started with in the engine compartment. The car had no problems and I maintained all needed service to the vehicle.

Reported at 127,652 miles, January 2008 FireInjury

While driving intake manifold leaked coolant fluid. Dealerships mechanic had been notified, but the mechanic did not resolve the problem.

Reported at 145,000 miles, January 2004

Engine problems in other years

Engine problems across all Pontiac models