MYRModel Year Report

2005 Pontiac GTO

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2005 Pontiac GTO
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:15:57.311Z

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, 2005 highlighted. 2004: 245 complaints 2004 2005: 154 complaints 2005 2006: 216 complaints 2006
2005: 154 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004245
2005154
2006216

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 30%

30% of complaints: suspension — 46 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 21%

21% of complaints: tires — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MY 2005 PONTIAC GTO WAS PURCHASED WITH 53000 MILES AND MANUFACTURED WITH 245MM TIRES THAT ARE TOO WIDE AND RUB ON THE FRONT STRUT. THIS HAS CAUSED EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. OTHER 04-05 GTOS HAVE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120501

SUSPENSION 19%

19% of complaints: suspension — 29 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 14%

14% of complaints: suspension — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MY 2005 PONTIAC GTO WAS PURCHASED WITH 53000 MILES AND MANUFACTURED WITH 245MM TIRES THAT ARE TOO WIDE AND RUB ON THE FRONT STRUT. THIS HAS CAUSED EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. OTHER 04-05 GTOS HAVE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120501

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

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MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAS FLUNG OPEN SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE WINDOW TRACK COMING UNGLUED FROM THE GLASS. IT HAS HAPPENED AT DRIVE UP WINDOWS, DRIVING DOWN THE STREET/HIGHWAY AND EVEN HAS FLUNG OPEN THE DOOR IN A TURN BEFORE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180829

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20070216 — PE (closed 20070808)

FRONT STRUT TO TIRE INTERFERENCE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Pontiac GTO — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (46 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (29 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Pontiac GTO?

The most-reported component is suspension:front, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Pontiac GTO have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.