2004 Pontiac Grand Prix steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 64 complaints for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 64 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 51 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 12 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 51 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 2 fires, 12 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the driver was unable to turn the steering wheel and the vehicle stalled. As a result, the driver crashed into an expressway wall and bounced off into traffic where it was struck by another vehicle and a truck. A police report was filed. The driver was fatally injured. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but it was not confirmed if the vehicle was included in the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The dealer stated that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, during rainy weather, water flooded the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,206.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
- Engine 136 complaints
- Electrical system 111 complaints
- Brakes 55 complaints
- Lighting 41 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints
- Wheels 20 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints