repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2005 Pontiac Grand PrixProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 148 owner complaints about the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-400 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 13, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix has problems
148 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
45Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
40Power train2 crash/fire/injury
24Steering
14Engine3 crash/fire/injury
11Service brakes
10Air bags
6Engine and engine cooling
6Structure
5Service brakes, hydraulic
3814 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 45 | 5 |
| Power train | 40 | 2 |
| Steering | 24 | 0 |
| Engine | 14 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 3 |
| Air bags | 10 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 38 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pontiac.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
88kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 28 electrical system complaints. 68% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles19under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Grand Prix year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Prix median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix safety ratings
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, and the recalls they led to.
- POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS - FIRESNo recall
In owners' words
What Grand Prix owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact asked his daughter…
The contact owned a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V400000 (Electrical System) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list as she does no longer own the vehicle. There was no further information provided.
THE CAR WILL NOT ALWAYS START. HAVE TO TURN THE KEY MANY TIMES AND THEN IT FINALLY STARTS. SOMETIMES IT STARTS RIGHT UP AND THEN SOMETIMES I HAVE TO TURN THE KEY MANY TIMES TO START.
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