Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 239 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V400000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 65 complaints
- Power Train 61 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 48 complaints
- Steering 42 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Air Bags 19 complaints
Of the 239 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 21 a fire; across all 239 complaints, owners report 22 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix has a below-average reliability due to a significant number of complaints, especially in the electrical and power train systems, alongside two NHTSA recalls. This indicates potential issues that could affect safety and performance. However, the evidence is limited as the data primarily lists high-level complaint categories and recall campaigns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $250–$1,000 | common |
| power train | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | common |
| exterior lighting | Unknown | $100–$600 | occasional |
| steering | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| engine | Unknown | $700–$4,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Replace air filter
- Inspect brake lines
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Ignition issues
- Steering vibrations
- Frequent electrical failures
- Airbag warning light
- Dashboard indicator lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.