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1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

45Engine complaints
5.6%Of all 810 complaints
#4Most-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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS135 · 16.7%
STEERING:RACK AND PINION130 · 16%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING56 · 6.9%
ENGINE45 · 5.6%
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER33 · 4.1%

Share of the 810 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix overview page.

Engine complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix: 45 of 810 complaints on file (5.6%). 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 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 34 involved a crash, 108 involved a fire, 31 reported injuries, and 2 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 07/14/2026.