Complaints
38
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Pontiac Bonneville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:52,327 mi
#26 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:80,317 mi
Fires:1
#33 complaints
Instrument Cluster
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 52,327 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | 1 | 80,317 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | — | — | — |
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,327
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,317
Instrument Cluster
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Pontiac Bonneville — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Pontiac Bonneville has 38 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (7 complaints, avg 52,327 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 80,317 mi); Instrument Cluster (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 65,245 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville include 0 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Pontiac Bonneville?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Pontiac Bonneville reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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