1999 Pontiac Pursuit Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pursuit years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Pontiac Pursuit. That is the most of any Pursuit model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 227,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Pontiac Pursuit problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 227,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 24,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Pontiac Pursuit recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Pontiac Pursuit.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 pontiac grand pursuit. The contact was at a stop when she noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The hood was opened and flames began pouring from the engine area. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The manufacturer was contacted and advised…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 pontiac pursuit. The contact stated that the brakes failed; making it difficult to stop the vehicle at any time. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with the vehicle failure. The failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 24,500. The vin…
Other Pontiac Pursuit years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Pursuit | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Pursuit?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Pontiac Pursuit?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Pontiac Pursuit a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pursuit model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.