2004 Ford Focus vs 2004 Pontiac Grand AM
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 387 | 293 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 445 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 21–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,898 mi | 77,096 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 183 | 140 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 53 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 21 |
| Steering | 29 | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 12 |
| Structure | 14 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 38 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 33 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2004 Ford Focus
2004 Pontiac Grand AM
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.