2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 14%of 454 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,933miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, 14% of the 454 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,933 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ignition switch very loose with key in or out. You could barely touch it and the voltage would drop causing car to try to turn off on its own. I replaced the cylinder and switch due to fear car would turn off by its self. Would like to be reimberssed $679.36 please keep me informed on recall of this problem. I have a open case on this matter”
NHTSA complaint #10763017, filed 2015-09, 112,758 miles“I was driving down the street and turned left my car slowed down like it wanted to stop then the AC was turned off automatically and my car started running hot..I went to o'reilly's & they didn't kno what was wrong..they said everything looked fine under the hood and nothing was low”
NHTSA complaint #10780942, filed 2015-10, 100,000 miles“I was driving at 40mph on freeway about to exit a vehicle cut me off. Slam brakes and brakes locked and made pulsations (I thought it was ABS but later found out my vehicle is not equiped with ABS) steering wheel locked to the left and hit a van on the side. 4 people injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10576746, filed 2014-04, 110,000 miles“I had the exact model, make and year and my power steering fluid was leaking slowly for appox. 1 month and after driving it 20 miles I parked at house and smelled something I walked 10 feet and heard a loud noise and then hood flew off and the engine was on fire and melted siding off house . I bought another car exactly same model,make yr, my power stearing on this car is leaking exactly the same as my 1sr car but faster leak. I do not drive it at all for over month.”
NHTSA complaint #10862391, filed 2016-05, 75,000 miles“The computer system all last year had the wrong dates compared to the day of week it was. When I am driving sometimes and I come to a stop my car slides especially in rain and snow. My ABS light comes up almost always when I'm driving”
NHTSA complaint #10786895, filed 2015-10, 160,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 22 | 10% |
| 2006 | 42 | 18% |
| 2005 | 24 | 16% |
| 2004 | 64 | 14% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 21 | 7% |
| 2000 | 35 | 8% |
| 1999 | 58 | 14% |
| 1998 | 89 | 18% |
| 1997 | 216 | 27% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 4% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 13 | 8% |
| 1990 | 11 | 6% |
| 1989 | 12 | 9% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
107 complaintsEngine
98 complaintsBrakes
51 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsExterior lighting
41 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsWheels
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSuspension
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology