2004 Pontiac Bonneville Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bonneville years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. That ranks 10th out of 11 Bonneville model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 39%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 28owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Pontiac Bonneville problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 39% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 29% | 40,662 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 11% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 7% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 7% | 41,512 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 7% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 4% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | 135,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Pontiac Bonneville recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Trouble with window regulators going bad. Right now my right rear window and door lock will not work. There should be a recall on these windows..
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred numerous of times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
Driving on highway, we (wide and i) noticed a smell of something burning. Since we were in a farming area we didn't think too much of it. About 20 miles later the smell lingered and we noticed smoke began filling car. Pulled over to see what was going on and my wife noticed smoke coming out from…
When the car would go over a bump the ignition switch would slide to the off position and all systems fail including the power brakes and steering. We have used 1 single key without a key ring since the incidents but still feel unsafe. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the steering wheel would intermittently exhibit a clunking sound. Additionally, the steering wheel would seize for a few moments before independently resuming normal function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure…
Other Pontiac Bonneville years
← 2003 Bonneville · 2005 Bonneville →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Bonneville | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 | 28 | 0 |
| 2003 Bonneville | 54 | 2 |
| 2002 Bonneville | 89 | 2 |
| 2001 Bonneville | 129 | 0 |
| 2000 Bonneville | 214 | 2 |
| 1999 Bonneville | 143 | 3 |
| 1998 Bonneville | 277 | 1 |
| 1997 Bonneville | 147 | 1 |
| 1996 Bonneville | 150 | 2 |
| 1995 Bonneville | 244 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bonneville model years, the 2004 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.