2004 Pontiac Gto Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Pontiac Gto.
Complaints
333
Crashes
12
Fires
1
Injuries
13
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Pontiac Gto Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#171 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Avg mileage:21,009 mi
Crash-related:1
#257 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Avg mileage:17,421 mi
#352 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:21,085 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Pontiac Gto.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 71 | 1 | — | 21,009 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 57 | — | — | 17,421 mi | |
| TIRES | 52 | — | — | 21,085 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 47 | 1 | — | 22,964 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 9 | — | — | 10,480 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 19,925 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 72,250 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 5 | — | — | 41,711 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 1 | — | 30,364 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 5 | — | — | 7,200 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 4 | — | — | 12,636 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 4 | — | — | 21,046 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 30,492 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | 73,410 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 3 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 20,700 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 1 | — | 32,000 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 27,497 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 1,775 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 23,150 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 71,055 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 2 | — | — | 9,682 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | 34,294 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | 2,800 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 4,023 mi |
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