CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 330 complaints with NHTSA, including 19 crashes, 96 fires, 19 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (86 reports).
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls
Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire
Engine oil can drip onto the hot exhaust manifold on these vehicles.
Most common 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Problem areas named in the 330 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 86 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 62 |
| Electrical System | 56 |
| Exterior Lighting | 34 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 |
| Visibility | 19 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Suspension | 12 |
| Steering | 12 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V701000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be serviced because it was an older vehicle, and the dealer informed the contact that the recall part had been discontinued. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was then taken to Christian Brothers Automotive, where it was serviced, and the contact was informed that engine oil was leaking onto the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of t
On May 27th 2023 just three days ago I went to start my car but it would not start, I tried two times then I smelled gas so I let it sit over night then the next day my friend went out to start it for me and it made a loud bang and the intake manifold exploded causing a fire and debris went everywhere, my is lucky he got away from the when he did or he would have been injured maybe even killed from the flames. I did not take any photos or report to anyone, a neighbor heard the load bang and came out to see if anyone was ok. There were no warning signals that appeared to my knowledge. There were 200,000 miles on the vehicle at time of the incident.
I had just drove about 30 miles home and when I arrived my engine was was smoking a little more than was usual because of oil burn off. So I popped the hood and a fire started in the back of the engine where I was having problems previously with the power steering pump. Obviously when I opened the hood it helped the fire and it grew. Took 30 minutes to put out. Car is now out of commission and I don't know what to do.
I was driving a red 2002 Pontiac. While sitting at a stop sign and the driver of a 2012 Ford Fiesta was going 55-60 MPH and ran in the back of my vehicle.
The night of the incident I was driving to my brother's house when I pulled over lifted the hood it burst into flames
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix questions
Does the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix: Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire; Engine And Engine Cooling; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Based on 330 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (86), Engine And Engine Cooling (62), Electrical System (56).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.