The 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 218 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

218

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

90V0360001990-20-02

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

DURING A REAR END COLLISION, THE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD, WHICH IS WELDED TO THE TAIL PIPE ASSEMBLY, MAY PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK.

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN EXTERNAL SOURCE OF IGNITION, THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix has accumulated 218 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with service brakes, hydraulic leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Service Brakes, Hydraulic98

02Structure20

03Engine And Engine Cooling18

04Electrical System13

05Exterior Lighting9

218 total across 1 model years (1990–1990)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Pontiac Grand Prix Fuel Economy

18–22mpg combined

15-19city

23-27hwy

$3,050-$4,550/yr

With 5 configurations tested, the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix ranges from 18 to 22 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Grand Prix - Automatic 3-spd

22mpg

2.3L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city27 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Grand Prix - Automatic 4-spd

20mpg

3.1L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city27 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Grand Prix - Manual 5-spd

19mpg

3.1L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

15 city26 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor

Grand Prix Ste Turbo - Automatic 4-spd

18mpg

3.1L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

15 city23 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor

Grand Prix Turbo - Automatic 4-spd

18mpg

3.1L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

15 city23 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix

17States

32%in top 3

If you're near Illinois, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 17 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

ILIllinois

311%

NDNorth Dakota

311%

WIWisconsin

311%

MIMichigan

311%

MOMissouri

27%

OHOhio

27%

GAGeorgia

27%

TXTexas

14%

IAIowa

14%

ALAlabama

14%

NENebraska

14%

NMNew Mexico

14%

WAWashington

14%

OKOklahoma

14%

CACalifornia

14%

WYWyoming

14%

COColorado

14%

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1990.

1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix?

You'll get between 18 and 22 MPG combined from the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix?

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC problems top the list with 218 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.