MYRModel Year Report

2004 Pontiac GTO

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2004 Pontiac GTO
BUILT 2026-09-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac GTO Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2004: 245 complaints 2004 2005: 154 complaints 2005 2006: 216 complaints 2006
2004: 245 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004245
2005154
2006216

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SUSPENSION 74%

74% of complaints: suspension — 182 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and macpherson strut.

CRASH INJURY
TIRES 27%

27% of complaints: tires — 66 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and axle shaft.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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I WAS DRIVING MY CLUTCH AND GAS WENT TO THE FLOOR AND MY STEERING WHEEL BROKE AND I RAN THROUGH THE WOODS. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20131114

Also filed under STEERING and STRUCTURE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and instrument cluster/panel.

STEERING 2%

2% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20070216 — PE (closed 20070808)

FRONT STRUT TO TIRE INTERFERENCE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Pontiac GTO — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (182 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (66 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (17 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Pontiac GTO 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 GTO?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 74% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Pontiac GTO have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.