2004 Pontiac Grand Am reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 402
- 1 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 112 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 34 reported crashes · 24 injuries · 1 death · 10 fires
What owners report fails — 2004 Pontiac Grand Am
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 112
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 30
- ENGINE 17
- AIR BAGS 16
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13
1 recall on record for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am
- NHTSA 14V400000 · 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION 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
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2004 Pontiac Grand Am units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am reliable?
NHTSA has 402 consumer complaints on record for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (112 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2004 Pontiac Grand Am units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (112), exterior lighting (30), engine (17), air bags (16). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.