2006 Pontiac Grand Prix engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 36 complaints for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, 10% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 130,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 130,000 miles, and 10% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 8 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Pontiac grand prix that I owned was flipped two times and still runs but the cars air bags never went off. Plus had a varity or electr problems. And speed rpms never seemedto work properly. But dont get me wrong I love the car to deasth but its saftey has become an issue.
Were traveling and without warning the car stopped running and we were on a very busy highway and barely were able to get off the road and out of traffic area. Had to have the car towed (this expense I think GM should be responsible for now that there is a recall. Also, how can they justify that we wait until october 1st to have their goof-up repaired. At times it is difficult to even get the key in the ignition to start the engine.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
- Electrical system 66 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 48 complaints
- Lighting 48 complaints
- Steering 44 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints