Pontiac GTO Problems by Year
NHTSA has 615 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Pontiac GTO, across 3 model years (2004–2006). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (245). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Pontiac GTO years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No GTO model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 GTO: 245 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2006 GTO: 216 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 GTO: 154 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Pontiac GTO problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension problems | 460 | 3 | 5 |
| Tires problems | 128 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 28 | 3 | 3 |
| Steering | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 3 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Wheels | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Pontiac GTO problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2006: suspension (191)
- 2005: suspension (100)
- 2004: suspension (169) · tires (65)
All Pontiac GTO model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 GTO | 216 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2005 GTO | 154 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2004 GTO | 245 | 0 | — | Suspension |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Pontiac GTO years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (245), 2006 (216), 2005 (154). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Pontiac GTO?
Suspension, with 460 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Pontiac GTO have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.