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#BS-2004-PONGRA-115E

2004 Pontiac Grand Prix

Based on reports from 624 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
624
Crashes
78
Fires
78
Recalls
9
TSBs
510
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 624 complaints, 78 crashes, 78 fires, and 9 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.3x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

blower motor will not shut off

40 complaints • Severity 7.9/10

$X,XXX
2

issues with starting

6 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

engine failure

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

125 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 87K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

112
0–30K
62
30–60K
49
60–90K
60
90–120K
38
120–150K
111
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (112 reports) • Median: 87K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (125 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine125 (20%)
Electrical83 (13%)
Steering48 (8%)
Brakes37 (6%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights34 (5%)
Other24 (4%)
Airbags21 (3%)
Structure:body15 (2%)

2004 Pontiac Grand Prix: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 125 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 87,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 87K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 83 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 48 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, with 37 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

17
03
77
04
66
05
37
06
23
07
22
08
25
09
20
10
15
11
20
12
8
13
63
14
74
15
74
16
21
17
24
18
20
19
11
20
4
21
3
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

03V331000Aug 2003

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKING SYSTEMS." ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FITTING MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY, AND A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD OCCUR.

04V287000Jun 2004

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS. WITH IMPROPER TORQUE, THE CLAMP LOAD AT THE JOINT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIPER BRACKET AND KNUCKLE.

04V299000Aug 2004

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT FRAME REAR BODY MOUNT BRACKET MAY FRACTURE.

05V046000Mar 2005

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, 'ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.' IF ONE OF THE TWO ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURN SPRINGS FAILS AND THE TEMPERATURE IS -22 DEGREES F TO -40 DEGREES F, THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WITHIN THREE SECONDS, AS REQUIRED.

09E005000Feb 2009

STEERING

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Pontiac Grand Prix is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

624

Class avg

266

2.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 624 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Pontiac Grand Prix Model Years

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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix is related to the engine, with 125 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix reliable?
The 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix has 624 complaints, 78 crash reports, and 78 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Pontiac Grand Prix problems start?
Based on 432 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 87,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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