2004 Honda Accord vs 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
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 Honda Accord | 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,016 | 454 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 298 | 510 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 89 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 58 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 92,000 mi | 75,927 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 347 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 250 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 145 | 107 |
| Steering | 66 | 64 |
| Engine | 27 | 98 |
| Exterior Lighting | 37 | 41 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 58 | 18 |
| Structure | 36 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 62 | 0 |
| Stalling | 54 | 42 |
| Shifting problems | 28 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 27 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 10 | 0 |
2004 Honda Accord
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
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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.