2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Steering Problems
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 69,933 miles. The words owners use most often: “clicking noise” (9% of reports).
- 64steering complaints
- 69,933median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Clicking noise: mentioned in 6 of 64 complaints (9%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 6 of 64 complaints (9%)
- Power steering pump: mentioned in 5 of 64 complaints (8%)
- Wheel became: mentioned in 5 of 64 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 51 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 64 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 9 an injury.
Pontiac Grand Prix steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 9 | 6% | 93,080 |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 22 | 10% | 60,200 |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 42 | 18% | 100,000 |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 24 | 16% | 62,000 |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 64 | 14% | 69,933 |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 2 | 2% | 133,500 |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 12 | 4% | 67,000 |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 21 | 7% | 73,500 |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 35 | 8% | 54,000 |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 58 | 14% | 64,000 |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 89 | 18% | 97,000 |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 216 | 27% | 86,500 |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 8 | 10% | 40,000 |
| 1995 Grand Prix | 5 | 3% | 151,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated while driving 24 mph, a clicking sound was heard in the steering wheel. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact drove to a business parking lot and parked the…
Driving down my familiar road of dutch hills off of dr. 50. I turned my wheel at 27mph. Slid off toward the edge of the road. Fishtailed, maintained composure. Then , began a fishtail to a 180-360 into a concreted steel beamed mailbox. Knocking out my drivers light assembly, front fender, bumper…
Takata recall, i did not receive a recall notice and i am having severe problems with the steering and engine. While driving it feels like the steering and the wheels are about to fall apart.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Pontiac Grand Prixs have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about steering for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix (14% of the 454 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 69,933 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most frequent phrase is “clicking noise”, in 6 of 64 complaints, followed by “rack pinion” (6).
Other 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
- Electrical System problems (107)
- Engine problems (98)
See all 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix problems or steering problems across all Grand Prix years.