2004 Pontiac GTO Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GTO years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 245 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Pontiac GTO. That is the most of any GTO model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (169 complaints, 69%), typically at around 18,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 245owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Pontiac GTO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension problems | 169 | 69% | 18,000 | “tires rubbing” (27%) | — |
| Tires problems | 65 | 27% | 17,200 | “front tires” (42%) | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 7% | 4,346 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 6% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 2% | 13,150 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 2% | 34,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 2% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 2% | 3,650 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 2% | 19,655 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 2% | 32,754 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 2% | 30,493 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | 9,682 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | 78,150 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 71,055 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 600 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 28,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Pontiac GTO recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Pontiac GTO.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front strut to tire interference (PE07010) — opened Feb 16, 2007, closed Aug 8, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac gto. The contact stated that the fan used for the air conditioning and the heater throughout the vehicle remained activated when the vehicle was off or on. There was also condensation on the floor throughout the vehicle. The contact did not know where the…
After owning the car less than 3 years, the seat back latches started sticking so anyone who was in the back seat had a hard time getting out or getting in for that matter! After a time the latches stopped working altogether so it became impossible to get people out of the back seat if they were…
Was driving car on the freeway at aprox 75 mph hit a patch of ice and lost control spun out in circles, hitting the guard rail causing it to roll 3 times car ended upside down i hit steering wheel and seriously hurt my back no air bags deployed. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac gto. After starting the vehicle and shifting into the drive position, the engine suddenly stalled. The intermittent failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Pontiac GTO?
Owners most often report suspension, tires, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 169 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Pontiac GTO?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Pontiac GTO a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GTO model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.