Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Pontiac Grand Am
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Pontiac Grand Am has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 293 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V400000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V301000 GM/FUEL TANK WELD NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 140 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 53 complaints
- Air Bags 21 complaints
- Structure 20 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 18 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
Of the 293 complaints on file, 24 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 293 complaints, owners report 18 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Pontiac Grand Am has notable electrical system issues, accounting for almost half of the complaints. With four recall campaigns, including a significant one for the ignition system, this model year faces reliability challenges. The available data suggests some vulnerability, but evidence is slightly limited beyond the electrical concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | very common |
| Exterior lighting | Unknown | $100–$300 | common |
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $300–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad replacement
- Battery replacement
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dim or flickering lights
- Airbag warning light
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Ignition problems
- Unresponsive electrical features
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.