2004 Pontiac Grand Prix reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 624
- 7 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 98 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 78 reported crashes · 85 injuries · 5 deaths · 78 fires
What owners report fails — 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
- ENGINE 98
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 83
- STEERING 48
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 34
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 27
3 recalls on record for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
- NHTSA 15V701000 · 2016 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- NHTSA 15V201000 · 2015 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 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 Prix 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 Prix reliable?
NHTSA has 624 consumer complaints on record for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (98 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (98), electrical system (83), steering (48), exterior lighting:headlights (34). 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 Prix?
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.