Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 454 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V701000 Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V201000 Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V400000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V046000 FMVSS 124/ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V287000 GM/FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BOLT TORQUE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V299000 GM/FRONT FRAME REAR BODY MOUNT BRACKET FRACTURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V331000 GM/FMVSS 135/REAR BRAKE HOSE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 107 complaints
- Engine 98 complaints
- Steering 64 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 41 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 41 complaints
- Structure 33 complaints
Of the 454 complaints on file, 46 report a crash and 58 a fire; across all 454 complaints, owners report 47 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix exhibits below-average reliability with 454 complaints and 9 recalls. Notable issues involve electrical and engine systems, frequently seen in complaints and recalls, with limited failure tracking and cost details available.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| Engine cooling system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| Steering system | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $150–$300 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Ignition issues
- Steering noise
- Brake pedal softness
- Battery or electrical failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.