MYRModel Year Report

2004 Pontiac Bonneville

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2004 Pontiac Bonneville
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:40.524Z

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Bonneville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 19 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 22 complaints 1992: 116 complaints 1993: 138 complaints 1993 1994: 89 complaints 1995: 244 complaints 1996: 150 complaints 1997: 147 complaints 1997 1998: 277 complaints 1999: 143 complaints 2000: 214 complaints 2001: 129 complaints 2001 2002: 89 complaints 2003: 54 complaints 2004: 28 complaints 2004 2005: 27 complaints 2005
2004: 28 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19821
19830
19841
19851
19863
198719
198817
198928
199039
199122
1992116
1993138
199489
1995244
1996150
1997147
1998277
1999143
2000214
2001129
200289
200354
200428
200527

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 28 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

11 of 28 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141108

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT, WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061130

STEERING

8 of 28 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Show complaint excerpts

STEEL BRAKE LINE STARTED LEAKING. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20131203

POWER TRAIN

3 of 28 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

AIR BAGS

2 of 28 total reports mention: air bags.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.