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2002 Pontiac Grand AM 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.

Metric2002 Pontiac Grand AM2004 Pontiac Grand AM
NHTSA complaints395293
Recall campaigns12
Service bulletins (TSBs)457445
Investigations10
Crash reports2224
Fire reports37
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)21–2521–27
Median reported incident mileage73,000 mi77,096 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentPontiac Grand AMPontiac Grand AM
Electrical System148140
Exterior Lighting9753
Engine and Engine Cooling5412
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2911
Air Bags1921
Steering2215
Visibility239
Engine1117

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling3517
Won’t start3333
Brake problems90
Vibration / shaking80
Overheating80
Check engine light50
Hesitation / surging50
Loss of power05
2002 Pontiac Grand AM
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.