2004 Nissan Maxima vs 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Nissan Maxima | 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,425 | 454 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 114 | 510 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 33 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 58 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 75,927 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Maxima | Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 934 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 56 | 107 |
| Engine | 51 | 98 |
| Tires | 141 | 4 |
| Suspension | 102 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 70 | 41 |
| Steering | 37 | 64 |
| Structure | 56 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 206 | 0 |
| Stalling | 86 | 42 |
| Hesitation / surging | 72 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 69 | 19 |
| Rust / corrosion | 44 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 36 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 31 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
2004 Nissan Maxima
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.