The Verdict
Worst problem area
Visibility & Lighting
Visibility & Lighting leads by volume: 95 of 220 complaints (43%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more deaths (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 239 in 2006 to 220 in 2007.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 220
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,950–$4,050
- Combined MPG
- 19–21
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | vs. 2007 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,950–4,050 | 2,950–4,050 | 2,950–4,050 | 2,950–4,050 | |
| Combined MPG | 19–21 | 19–21 | 19–21 | 19–21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16–18 / 24–27 | 16–18 / 25–28 | 16–18 / 25–28 | 16–18 / 25–28 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 423–468 | 423–468 | 423–468 | 423–468 | |
| Complaints filed | 148 | 239 | 220 | 143 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 11 | 17 | 15 | 9 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 5 | 21 | 18 | 3 | |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 22 | 15 | 11 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Visibility & Lighting: 95 of 220 NHTSA complaints (43%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix get?
EPA rates it 19–21 MPG combined across 4 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix?
EPA estimates $2,950–$4,050 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 17 mpg | 26 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,850 | 444 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 18 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (high) | $2,950 (low) | 423 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S4) | 6 | 3.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 17 mpg | 26 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,850 | 444 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S4) | 8 | 5.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 16 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $4,050 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 32 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical | 68 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 22 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 18 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 95 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Defect
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
- Consequence
- Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Defect
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
STEERING
- Defect
- DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
- Consequence
- A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy
- DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- Defect
- ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.
- Consequence
- WITH THIS CONDITION, FUEL AND/OR FUEL VAPORS COULD SEEP OUT BETWEEN THE LAYERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.