2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 3%of 454 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, 3% of the 454 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Headlights on 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix bounce under bumpy conditions. Causes a distration to both driver and other motorists. I've been yelled at by other motorists that my lights are distracting and simulate the flashing lights of a police car. I've also had cars pull over when I am behind them and as I pass speed up, presumably because they realize I am not a police officer.”
NHTSA complaint #10041557, filed 2003-10, 5 miles“I have a 2004 Grand Prix gtp bought about 5 years ago take a year I bought it had to replace hub assembly on drive side car has leaked water in the passenger side floor that is cause my cowl is bad cant find one the about a year too later had to replace the hub assembly and the harness again and now my break is pulsating and now asked someone why its doing that they said its probably my hub assembly they should not see theses cars everyone I have talked to has had nothing but problems out of this year model I don't have the to fix this stuff would like to have it fixed for free.”
NHTSA complaint #10548026, filed 2013-10, 132,000 miles“2004 Pontiac Grand Prix gtp. 45,000 miles. As of today, I have had this vehicle in service eight times for steering-related defects, beginning two weeks from the date of new purchase in january, 2004. Three different dealers have all told me it's a design defect...there will be a fix soon . Replaced rack and pinion twice, middle steering shaft twice, and rack/pinion and engine cradle bolts spontaneously work loose every 3,000-5,000 miles. Now vehicle is out of warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10171539, filed 2006-10, 100 miles“Right lower control arm cracked while driving and destroyed the whole front suspension and cradle of vehicle. I am the third person that I know of that this has occurred to.”
NHTSA complaint #10157459, filed 2006-05, 34,721 miles“Whenever I start from a complete stop, my 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix gt2 makes a popping noise under the front driver's side. Also upon starting, a louder popping noise is heard from the rear of the car. On a couple of occassions, whenever I start in drive (cold engine), the engine revs and serges forward, (I had to apply the brakes very quickly or I would have hit another vehicle.) also, I have been able to hear tappet? Noise from the engine. I drive like a grandma and keep up with the maintenance schedules, so I know it's not from my driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10062127, filed 2004-03, 9,300 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…
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 26 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 13 | 7% |
| 1989 | 6 | 4% |
| 1988 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
107 complaintsEngine
98 complaintsSteering
64 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 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.
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