2004 Pontiac GTO problems
Owners have filed 333 complaints about the 2004 Pontiac GTO with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 54.7% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of tires at 19.8%.
Complaints333
Crashes12
Fires1
Injuries13
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Suspension 54.7% · 182
Tires 19.8% · 66
Power train 5.1% · 17
Electrical system 4.8% · 16
Structure 1.8% · 6
Fuel system, gasoline 1.8% · 6
Steering 1.8% · 6
Engine and engine cooling 1.8% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire, 13 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Pontiac GTO in this data, 2004 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 15 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 18,000 miles.
In owners' own words
I recently purchased a 2004 Pontiac GTO and the vehicle has the common problem of the front tires rubbing on the front struts and wearing unevenly. I returned the vehicle back to morrissey Pontiac in rockville centre, ny where I purchased the vehicle and they told me there is nothing wrong with it and refuse to fix it. The vehicle was not involved in any accidents yet but the tires have excessive wear. Suspension
I own a 2004 Pontiac GTO. I recently saw a news story regarding potential problems with the front tires rubbing against the strut. I wanted to bring to your attention that I had the oil changed in the car at a gm dealership about two months ago. While there, they mentioned to me that the right front tire was worn down from the inside and needed replaced. The car only has around 12,000 miles on it. Suspension
Right front (passenger) tire inner shoulder wearing excessively fast due to rubbing on the right front suspension strut tower. Excessive wear resulting in premature tire failure / blowout on highway. Replaced right front tire and performed alignment, adjusting camber to the extreme positive end of spec range. Tire / suspension interference reduced, but still clearance is still dangerously tight. Suspension · reported at 3,225 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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