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Pontiac Grand Prix

4 model years from 2005 to 2008, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2005–2008
Class
Midsize Cars
Latest engines
3.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
Best MPG
21–21 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
2 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2006 (89)

The 2008 Grand Prix in brief

The 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (3.8L 6-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl) and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 198 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,477 lb (Base 4dr Sedan FWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 28 highway), 0% better than the 2008 midsize car average of 21.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.

It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

The Pontiac Grand Prix has 4 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2008.

Its most efficient year was 2008 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 21 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (99), exterior lighting (84), engine (61).

2007 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 268 owner complaints.

How the 2005 Grand Prix compares

The 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (3.8L 6-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl) and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 198 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,477 lb (4dr Sedan FWD /GT).

Show all 4 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20083.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl21 MPG198.4 in3,477 lbNot rated159
20073.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl21 MPG198.4 in3,477 lbNot rated288
20063.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl21 MPG198.4 in3,477 lbNot rated189
20053.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl21 MPG198.4 in3,477 lbNot rated132
Best combined MPG by model year — Pontiac Grand Prix
2005: 21 MPG2006: 21 MPG2007: 21 MPG2008: 21 MPG2005200620072008max 21 MPG

Alternatives to the 2008 Grand Prix

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2008 Honda Accord25 MPGNot rated8
2008 Chevrolet Impala22 MPGNot rated2
2008 Toyota Camry34 MPGNot rated6
2008 Dodge Charger21 MPGNot rated3
2008 Dodge Challenger15 MPGNot rated2
2008 Chevrolet Malibu27 MPGNot rated4

Most common owner-reported problems

Electrical System99
Exterior Lighting84
Engine61
Steering34
Air Bags29
Power Train18
Unknown Or Other17
Service Brakes15
Owner complaints by model year — Pontiac Grand Prix
2005: 322006: 892007: 882008: 592005200620072008max 89
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Pontiac. How we calculate this →