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2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

86Engine complaints
26.1%Of all 330 complaints
#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE86 · 26.1%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING39 · 11.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM37 · 11.2%
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS14 · 4.2%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12 · 3.6%

Share of the 330 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix overview page.

Engine complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix: 86 of 330 complaints on file (26.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix have in total?

330 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 96 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.