1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 94,339 miles. The words owners use most often: “fire department” (14% of reports).
- 51electrical system complaints
- 94,339median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 15%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fire department: mentioned in 7 of 51 complaints (14%)
- Engine compartment: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 23 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 51 complaints, 16 a fire, 1 an injury.
Pontiac Grand Prix electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 43 | 30% | 92,159 |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 68 | 31% | 106,315 |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 65 | 27% | 123,000 |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 45 | 30% | 87,500 |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 107 | 24% | 90,000 |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 20 | 19% | 108,281 |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 56 | 17% | 85,000 |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 60 | 19% | 99,699 |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 63 | 14% | 110,500 |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 47 | 11% | 107,000 |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 51 | 10% | 94,339 |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 88 | 11% | 104,352 |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 9 | 11% | — |
| 1995 Grand Prix | 15 | 9% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 pontiac grand prix. While driving 25 mph, smoke emitted from under the dashboard on the passenger side. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The…
1998 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire and recall notice repairs. *ld the consumer stated since the fire, the abs and temperature light illuminated, the traction light and electrical components stopped working.
Takata recall i have several recalls that pertain to my vehicle. I was notified that it should not be driven until i receive notice when the service parts become available. I am wonder what my next step should be in resolving this matter since there are several recalls that apply. My vehicle is…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1998 Pontiac Grand Prixs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about electrical system for the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix (10% of the 499 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 94,339 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most frequent phrase is “fire department”, in 7 of 51 complaints, followed by “engine compartment” (5).
Other 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
See all 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix problems or electrical system problems across all Grand Prix years.