2004 Pontiac Grand Prix cruise control problems
18 complaints about cruise control have been filed for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Driving down my familiar road of dutch hills off of dr. 50. I turned my wheel at 27MPH. Slid off toward the edge of the road. Fishtailed, maintained composure. Then , began a fishtail to a 180-360 into a concreted steel beamed mailbox. Knocking out my drivers light assembly, front fender, bumper, disabling thehoodof my car, tilting my radiator. Nothing ofthenight should of skinny tires,nor mademefail to maintain my vehicle.
Dt: 2004 pontiac grand prix. The consumer was involved in an accident in february 2005. While trying to make a left turn the car would not stop. The car seemed to move faster even though the consumer was applying the brakes. The consumer received a recall letter and the consumer believed the recall contributed to the accident.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
- Engine 136 complaints
- Electrical system 111 complaints
- Steering 64 complaints
- Brakes 55 complaints
- Lighting 41 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints
- Wheels 20 complaints