1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility:windshield wiper/washer ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 810 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix overview page.
What owners report
“WINDSHIELD WIPERS IMPROPERLY PARKED IN A VERTICAL POSITION IN FRONT OF DRIVER AFTER TRYING TO WIPE FROST OFF WINDSHIELD. DRIVER HAD TO KEEP WIPERS IN…”NHTSA complaint 715828 — filed 12/08/1999
“INTERMITTENTLEY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN NEEDED. DEALER NOTIFIED,AND REPAIRS MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS CONDITION SHOULD BE AT MANUFACTURER'S…”NHTSA complaint 848297 — filed 09/21/1999
“CRANK ARM BROKE WHILE CONSUMERS WERE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. NLM”NHTSA complaint 547874 — filed 08/10/1999
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Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix have visibility:windshield wiper/washer problems?
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix: 33 of 810 complaints on file (4.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix have in total?
810 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 34 involved a crash, 108 involved a fire, 31 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility:windshield wiper/washer category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
